The City of Renton is recruiting to fill a Fleet Manager vacancy. The Fleet Manager is responsible for leading, organizing, and overseeing the Fleet Division within the Public Works Department. This role serves all City departments by developing strong working relationships, understanding operational needs, and planning effectively to improve service delivery and efficiency. The Fleet Manager establishes policies and standards that enhance safety, operations, and customer service, while also developing and managing the division’s short- and long-term goals and budgets. This position supervises staff, providing coaching and mentorship to support professional growth and recognize development efforts. The Fleet Manager also builds partnerships with internal and external partners and contributes to the City’s overall vision, mission, and goals through strategic leadership and operational excellence.
***Please note, the annual salary range effective 1/1/2026 is $123,478 - $164,320***
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:
- Deferred compensation with the city contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
- Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage the Fleet operations for the City.
- Establish standards and policies for equipment inventory, classification, assignment and control; determine the optimum fleet size and mix, equipment resource requirements, rent/lease options, and allocation by organization; provide periodic reports to business partners.
- Set vehicle and equipment replacement standards and strategies, acquisition and disposal plans and schedules; prepare standardization and specifications.
- Establish, implement, direct and supervise the preventive maintenance and repair program for City vehicles and equipment, including shop operations, personnel management, and facilities management.
- Supervise the fleet parts and supplies management system which includes stock classification, stock selection/levels, purchasing, and inventory control.
- Manage the City fuel and oil purchasing, stock, underground tanks; assure economical use.
- Coordinate with Risk Management for insurance claims and insurance applications.
- Partner with other City departments to ensure excellent customer service, vehicle availability, and cost control.
- Solicit and review customer feedback.
- Serve as the main user of the fleet management software; implement and develop key performance indicators and utilize data from the systems to inform lifecycle planning, as well as financial and operational decisions.
- Prepare division budget, implement budgeted work plan items, monitor division expenditures, and plan for long-term needs.
- Develop and implement the procurement and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
- Provide opportunities for professional development to staff.
- Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
- Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
- Assist in the development and implementation of department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
- Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
- Evaluate Fleet operations to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
- Ensure assigned staff are regularly evaluated and recognize staff.
- Initiate hiring process and coordinate the onboarding and training of new employees.
- Prepare budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures and capital purchases, (submit periodic budget updates and monitor assigned performance measures).
- Assist in the development and updating of City policies, ensure proper interpretation and administration of policies by staff.
- Create an environment of teamwork and respect.
- Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
- Use progressive discipline when appropriate with guidance from a Director/Administrator.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in fleet maintenance and repair management.
- Or minimum 9 years of relevant education and experience.
- 2 years’ supervisory experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
- Exposure to hazardous materials and noise from equipment.
- Noise level in the office is moderately quiet and in the field is moderately loud.
- Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
- May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Selection Procedure: The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website:
Why Renton?
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact kritter@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.
Communication from the City of Renton: We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process: The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
