Fleet Operations Manager

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority•Burnsville, MN

6h•$110,970 - $160,938•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fleet Operations Manager provides strategic and operational oversight of MVTA’s revenue and non-revenue fleet assets, contracted maintenance operations, fleet lifecycle planning, and modernization initiatives. This position ensures fleet assets are safe, reliable, compliant, and maintained in accordance with agency standards, contractual requirements, and applicable Federal and State regulations. This role serves as MVTA’s technical lead for fleet procurement, vehicle performance, maintenance oversight, sustainability initiatives, and fleet support infrastructure coordination. The Fleet Operations Manager collaborates across departments and with external partners to support operational reliability, asset management, and long-term fleet modernization goals, including zero-emission transition planning. This position requires local travel between MVTA locations and flexibility for after-hours operational support, emergency response coordination, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in fleet management, public administration, business administration, supply chain management, project management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in fleet management, vehicle procurement, contract administration, transit operations, or large vehicle maintenance programs
Demonstrated experience with contract compliance, procurement processes, and performance management
Strong analytical, project management, communication, and organizational skills
Valid Minnesota driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master certification.
Experience leading sustainability, electrification, alternative fuel, or zero-emission fleet initiatives
Familiarity with alternative fuel or zero-emission vehicle programs
Experience administering maintenance or service contracts
Knowledge of FTA regulations, public procurement standards, and fleet asset lifecycle management principles
Proficiency in fleet management software.
Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrake and passenger endorsements.
Familiarity with OPW and Veeder-Root.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned personnel, including planning and delegating work assignments, reviewing reports, performance management and evaluation, and coaching and guidance.
Oversee contracted maintenance operations and fleet support activities to ensure vehicle safety, reliability, service availability, and compliance with agency standards.
Serve as MVTA’s Authorized Representative for fleet-related maintenance and service contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, performance standards, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements, and State regulations.
Coordinate fleet-related systems and support infrastructure necessary to maintain reliable fleet operations, including fueling systems, charging systems, and maintenance tracking technologies.
Oversee fleet management software systems, including Fleet Focus M5, ensuring accurate vehicle records, maintenance tracking, reporting, asset management data, and operational performance metrics.
Support fleet operating and capital budget development, including fuel planning, fleet replacement forecasting, lifecycle analysis, and capital improvement initiatives.
Develop and administer fleet maintenance performance standards, reporting requirements, corrective action plans, and contractor accountability measures.
Monitor contractor performance through reporting, audits, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and contractual expectations.
Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, and contractors to investigate vehicle-related incidents, customer complaints, and recurring maintenance concerns.
Provides strategic oversight of transportation accident investigations, ensuring effective incident response, coordination of recovery efforts, and continuous enhancement of safety programs and procedures.
Serve as the Technical Lead for fleet-related contracts, including contract adherence, invoice review, and a comprehensive understanding of contract scope and specifications while adhering to Federal and State laws.
Serve as the Technical Lead for fleet replacement planning, vehicle procurement activities, grant-funded capital initiatives, and fleet modernization projects.
Analyze fleet reliability, utilization, maintenance trends, and lifecycle costs to support operational and capital planning decisions.
Coordinate warranty administration, vehicle acceptance activities, and asset disposition processes.
Serve as the Technical Lead for fleet sustainability and modernization initiatives, including zero-emission vehicle deployment and charging/fueling infrastructure coordination.
Monitor emerging fleet technologies, regulatory developments, and industry trends related to alternative fuels, electrification, and sustainable transit operations.
Oversee fleet support operations and infrastructure, including fueling systems, maintenance facility coordination, and related operational support functions necessary to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant fleet operations.
Coordinate vehicle collision repair activities, insurance/vendor processes, and fleet incident recovery efforts to support asset restoration and minimize service disruptions.
Perform other duties, as assigned.