Fleet Division Manager

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages, directs, oversees, and facilitates the fleet maintenance and repair work for the City's fleet; develops strong and competent strategies and programs for effective maintenance, service, and inventory.

• Develops, establishes, and implements the department's budget; oversees and administers expenses and various purchases required to ensure all operations run smoothly; reports on budget adherence, discrepancies, or needed changes; facilitates updates to budget for improved services.

• Develops and manages the citywide vehicle and equipment capital improvement project (CIP).

• Determines and develops cost effective maintenance and repair programs for the city; creates policies and protocols for repairing, maintaining, and facilitating the operational quality of the fleet maintenance program and vehicles.

• Interviews, hires, assigns, directs, coordinates, and evaluates fleet staff and mechanics; facilitates the success of the division and its operations; manages all activities and maintenance work; ensures a safe and productive environment.

• Coordinates, oversees, schedules, and ensures training of operators and mechanics by factory representatives; maintains OSHA safety data sheets and researches relevant safety issues to address.

• Develops, establishes, and implements policies and protocols for the division; manages and coordinates all work and fosters effective working relationships with departments that require services and maintenance.

• Oversees, manages, and advises on new developments that might be useful to upgrade training, maintenance, and repair programs; develops and implements key training strategies to enhance the fleet and ensure all maintenance, operation, and repair work are done efficiently, safely, and with adherence to safety standards and statutes.

• Provides guidance to Fleet and other city departments regarding DOT rules, state statutes, and the federal code.

• Manages the disposal and the replacement of vehicles and equipment for the City; works with departments to determine condition of vehicles and arrange for disposal.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of – 

• Methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment of vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance

• Division management and oversight

• Operation, capability, and use of a variety of vehicles and equipment

• OSHA rules and regulations

• Developing programs and monitoring in-service performance

• Record keeping and report preparation using software solutions

• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in –

• Managing, directing, and supervising fleet operations and staff

• Developing and implementing policies and protocols

• Interviewing, hiring, and supervising mechanics and staff

• Maintaining effective working relationships with vendors, manufacturers, employees, and the public

• Preparing and maintaining records and reports

• Adhering to City rules, regulations, and policies

• Using fleet management software and data analytics tools for tracking vehicle performance and maintenance