Public Works Fleet Supervisor

Open Until Filled

First Review of Applications: October 17, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

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This is a technical and professional position within the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for participation in and assisting with overseeing the work of the crew in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of fleet vehicles and heavy equipment. General direction and review are received from the Fleet Manager.

The individual must exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing work related activities as outlined below.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED

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Leads Fleet crew in the absence of the Fleet Manager.

Assist with coordinating, scheduling, and auditing vehicle maintenance repairs to include preventative, mechanical and electrical repairs in the Fleet Manager's absence.

Assist with facilitating the repair, maintenance and use of all vehicles, tools, and equipment necessary to perform work related tasks in the Fleet Manager's absence.

Create vehicle purchase specifications and purchase vehicles for all city departments.

Establish and monitor purchasing, operations, and replacement strategies and practices for most cost-effective operations.

Assures that all work performed by the crew is done in accordance with OSHA safety standards and those established by the City.

Oversees the requisitions of repair equipment and supplies needed for perform required repairs.

Investigates complaints and inquiries regarding the maintenance and construction of the city's fleet management

Responsible for planning, directing, managing, coordinating, utilization, maintenance repair, replacement, and disposal of fleet vehicles.

Serves as the primary contact concerning the vehicle fleet in the Fleet Manager's absence.

Wear and properly use safety equipment including personal protection equipment and gas detection equipment when needed.

Develops and administers vehicle/equipment asset management process from procurement to disposition.

Develop and implement training modules for vehicles and equipment use and care.

Oversee the on campus fueling stations. Reducing the fleet's carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Ensure unit compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to vehicle repair shop operations and vehicle and mobile equipment use and care.

Assists in evaluating division performance.

Assists with in-service training and development of other employees and promote safety and improvement of work procedures and methods.

Is available for emergency and unscheduled work assignments and directs employees to arrange for their completion; including snow removal, ice control, and other tasks as assigned.

Assessment management program

Required to be included in on-call rotation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

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Knowledge of the principles and practices of the city's fleet management systems.

Knowledge of the operation and repair of equipment used by the Public Works Department.

Knowledge of the ordinances, rules and policies related to the city's fleet management system.

Budgetary experience, negotiating skills.

Experience in price, spec, and purchase of leased vehicles. And ability to understand and track total cost of ownership.

Ability to help establish goals and effective methods to reach them.

Knowledge of occupational hazards, confined space regulations, city safety policies and the necessary safety precautions to assure the safety of all employees.

Ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.

Ability to plan, direct, coordinate and control the activities of subordinate personnel.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other departments, contractors, and the general public.

Experience as an automotive mechanic.

Experience in creating and establishing fleet policies and procedures, from vehicle assignment to replacement cycling from use to accident reporting.

Other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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Physical ability to traverse variable terrain conditions not accessible by vehicle including but not limited to steep slopes, un-level grades and heavily vegetated areas for the purposes of site review and maintenance work inspection.

Ability to perform a variety of physical labor activities as needed including using a variety of hand and power tools, stooping, bending, and climbing.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at one time and ability for repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work long hours outdoors occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English to communicate effectively with fellow employees, contractors and the general public by telephones, two-way radios, written format and face-to-face.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace or citizens encountered during work.

Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.

QUALIFICATIONS

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High school diploma.

Two (2) years of experience involved in the methods, practices, techniques, equipment, tools, and supplies used in utility maintenance and construction.

Most possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Endorsement N for bulk tank vehicles and Restriction L for vehicles with air brakes, within sixty (60) days of date of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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Works a standard work week.

May be required to work overtime upon demand of workload

REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS

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Sex Offender Registry

Drug Screening

Driving Record

Pre-Employment Physical