Fleet Manager
Date Adopted by City Manager
11/06/06
Comp. Code
9420
Management
Exempt
Job Title
Fleet Manager
Definition
Plan, supervise and participate in the work involved in servicing and maintaining City equipment such as gasoline and diesel automobiles, trucks, tractors, and construction and maintenance equipment; maintain a safe and efficient shop; establish and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and a program for acquisition and replacement of vehicles and equipment; assign work to subordinate personnel; determine overall priority of work to be done and estimate repair costs; establish and maintain a variety of vehicles servicing records; purchase materials and supplies; administer contracts, warranties and guarantees on automotive and construction tools and equipment; coordinate equipment maintenance activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; participate in budget preparation and administration and prepare specifications for purchasing equipment; administer and supervise fuel distribution for all City equipment; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform related assignments as necessary.
Typical Duties
Plan, supervise and participate in the work involved in servicing and maintaining City equipment such as gasoline and diesel automobiles, trucks, tractors, and construction and maintenance equipment; maintain a safe and efficient shop; establish and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program and a program for acquisition and replacement of vehicles and equipment; assign work to subordinate personnel; determine overall priority of work to be done and estimate repair costs; establish and maintain a variety of vehicles servicing records; purchase materials and supplies; administer contracts, warranties and guarantees on automotive and construction tools and equipment; coordinate equipment maintenance activities with other City departments and divisions, and with outside agencies; participate in budget preparation and administration and prepare specifications for purchasing equipment; administer and supervise fuel distribution for all City equipment; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles, methods and practices pertaining to the operation of an equipment maintenance and repair facility; tools, lubricants, equipment and procedures used in servicing, overhauling, repairing and adjusting a variety of automotive and other power-driven equipment; principles and methods used in a program of preventive maintenance; safe work practices; operating and repair characteristics of a variety of gas and diesel-powered light and heavy equipment; record keeping and reporting procedures; bidding and purchasing procedures including preparation of bid specifications, vehicle replacement procedures; principles of labor relations, supervising, training and performance evaluation.
Ability to
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; plan, direct and coordinate the mechanical repair and maintenance activities of City vehicles; estimate labor and material costs and requirements for major mechanical maintenance and repair; keep accurate records and prepare required reports; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Experience
Four years of experience as a journey mechanic and two years of experience in the supervision and management of a vehicle fleet operations unit.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by specialized training in the maintenance and repair of gas and diesel-powered light and heavy equipment and fleet management. College level course work in management, business or public administration is highly desirable.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.