Garage Manager

City of Owensboro • Owensboro, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for management and oversight of the City’s Garage Department, including maintenance, repair, modification, and procurement of municipal vehicles and equipment. Ensures productive, safe, efficient, and customer-oriented operations that support all City departments. Oversees fleet maintenance programs, radio communication equipment maintenance, long-range planning, budget development, asset lifecycle projections, and departmental productivity. The Garage Manager shall create policies and procedures to ensure the orderly, safe, and customer-friendly operation of all garage services.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED is required.
• At least six years of supervisory or management experience.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance, cost projections, budgeting, and oversight of large expenditures.
• Proven supervisory ability and experience developing staff.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Must obtain a Kentucky CDL Class B or higher within 11 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Auto Mechanics, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all Garage Department operations, including procurement, repair, maintenance, modification of municipal vehicles, and support for Transit Garage needs during routine and emergency situations.
• Develops and manages fleet-related plans, budgets, lifecycle projections, surplus asset disposal, and cost-tracking systems while continuously evaluating and improving departmental procedures.
• Prepares bid specifications, reports, and documentation; coordinates daily work orders; and addresses customer issues, complaints, and service requests.

Benefits

• health insurance
• group life insurance
• wellness program
• CERS retirement administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED