Public Works Fleet Manager

City of Blaine•Blaine, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing capital equipment, developing the fleet management budget, scheduling preventative maintenance and repair work for all city vehicles and equipment, supervising all mechanics, managing the City’s fueling system, coordinating staff training, and conducting annual safety inspections, among other duties. These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements

Local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to fleet management.
Methods of fleet acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.
Government operations as it relates to fleet budgeting and equipment needs.
Vehicle condition rating systems.
Budgeting and purchasing procedures including Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
Hazardous waste disposal regulations.
Microsoft Office Suite and other database applications.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Solid presentation skills.
Lead, motivate, supervise, and train employees.
Human relations/customer relations skills.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Three (3) years of vehicle maintenance management
Three (3) years of supervisory experience
Three (3) years of CIP/budget management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tank and air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must successfully complete a criminal history background check, driver’s check, and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of vehicle maintenance management
Supervision of Others Provides direct supervision of vehicle maintenance employees.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance and repair of city vehicles and equipment; records daily work orders, parts used, and preventative maintenance into fleet management system.
Plans, administers, and presents Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) vehicle and equipment recommendations for all departments to city staff and city council; evaluates vehicle and equipment replacement needs.
Administers and monitors the fueling system, including preparing and submitting required reports to City offices and state and federal agencies; orders and maintains inventories of fuel, lubricants, and parts for city vehicles.
Supervises mechanic staff daily along with assigning work, counseling, disciplinary action and conducting annual performance evaluations; daily work assignments, disciplinary action as needed, and performance evaluations conducted annually.
Processes purchase orders and invoices and ensures costs are properly coded to the correct departments and divisions; when new invoices are generated and decides which department to code it to.
Coordinates training of staff, including but not limited to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications, and other required training; attends required trainings on both an annual basis and ongoing when there’s new equipment.
Files annual licenses for City fleet and ensures all vehicles are properly insured and when renewals are due.
Properly disposes of surplus fleet units for maximum salvage value through various live and on-line auctions; decides which equipment should be disposed of annually in Spring and/or Fall.
Coordinates annual safety inspections of the maintenance shop including hoists, fuel tanks, and garage apparatus; and makes sure all shop equipment is inspected according to state and federal requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.