Fleet Operations Manager 2026-03181

City of Fayetteville, Arkansas•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

The City of Fayetteville seeks a Fleet Operations Manager to oversee the consolidated municipal vehicle fleet and its operations. The role develops and administers fleet policies, goals, and objectives; directs vehicle and equipment procurement, maintenance, and disposal for City departments; and oversees the vehicle maintenance shop, replacement planning, budgeting, and fee schedules. The manager also serves as liaison to the Council equipment committee on procurement and replacement matters, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and environmental laws. The position supervises employees and carries out related responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable laws. It requires effective communication, public presentation skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to learn the City’s financial, budgeting, fleet, and fuel management software. The employee regularly performs a range of physical activities and may be exposed to mechanical, chemical, weather, electrical, and noise hazards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related field.
Four years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including under complex conditions requiring sound judgment.
Public presentation skills to present clearly and effectively to staff, the public, and City Council.
Proficiency with computers and related software, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Ability to learn the City’s financial and budgeting software and fleet and fuel management software.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Automotive Fleet Manager certification from the NAFA Fleet Management Association.

Responsibilities

Provide good customer service to internal and external customers, maintain effective working relationships, and maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform supervisory duties, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
Manage the consolidated municipal vehicle fleet.
Develop and administer policies, goals, and objectives for the fleet operations division.
Plan and direct procurement, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles and equipment for City departments.
Develop policies and procedures for the vehicle maintenance shop.
Develop and recommend vehicle and equipment replacement and depreciation schedules based on life expectancy, condition, and use.
Develop fee schedules and budgets for vehicle and equipment maintenance and replacement.
Liaise with the Council equipment committee regarding vehicle procurement and replacement.
Review special equipment requests, determine availability, recommend appropriate applications, write specifications, and manage procurement.
Write bid specifications, review bids, and recommend awards based on life-cycle costs and specification compliance.
Ensure fleet operations comply with federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws.
Administer fueling systems and fuel procurement to ensure 24/7 availability for City vehicles in all conditions.
Establish preventive and corrective maintenance schedules and procedures based on equipment type and usage.
Perform other duties as assigned.