This position will close on 10/17/2024, 5:00 PM. First review of applications will begin on October 21, 2024. An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the general fleet activities for the Town. The employee will work under the supervision of the Public Works director and will work with all the Town Departments that operate and maintain vehicles. The work includes analysis of maintenance needs and costs, long and short-range vehicle assessment and replacement recommendations. Work involves coordination and negotiation with the various vendors providing maintenance services to ensure the delivery of quality work and competitive pricing. Work is performed in inside and outside environments and the employee is subject to extreme temperatures, hazards associated with vehicle operation and maintenance including fumes, oils, gases and mists. This position is subject to emergency on call duties. The fleet manager’s work is reviewed by the Public Works Director for program efficiency and effectiveness through periodic discussion, conferences, written reports, and public acceptance.
- Manages the maintenance activities for the Town’s vehicle fleet and tracks the costs, efficiency, and performance of the Town’s vehicle maintenance program.
- Works with individual departments to support their routine and emergency maintenance activities.
- Establishes and oversees the short-term and long-term vehicle, equipment maintenance and replacement plan.
- Oversee the insurable valuation of the fleet vehicles in conjunction with the Safety and Risk Manager.
- Provide support to departments when a vehicle is in need of repair by coordinating with the appropriate repair vendor to get the fastest most economical repair possible.
- Provide support to departments when a vehicle is need of repair by coordinating emergency replacement vehicles (if necessary).
- Provide input to Management and individual departments regarding long term budgeting needs and requirements for the cost of fleet replacement items.
- Coordinate the surplus and disposition of vehicles/equipment that are replaced and no longer of meaningful service to the Town.
- Performs related duties as required.
- Basic knowledge of automotive and heavy equipment repairs and common industry repair practices.
- Experience in managing vendors and/or personnel responsible for repairs and maintenance of vehicles, preferably in a fleet setting.
- Knowledge of processes related to purchasing and selling of vehicles.
- Experience working with vendors to negotiate labor response, pricing, quality of work, and timeliness of repair.
- Must be able to quickly develop a well-rounded understanding of all the fleet vehicles and the appropriate vendors to service them. Vehicles will include Fire Apparatus, Police Vehicles, Sanitation Vehicles, Heavy Public Utilities Vehicles, and all other passenger/support vehicles.
- Must be well organized and proficient in computer-based work order systems, databases, and communications that are necessary to acquire, schedule, and manage the fleet.
- Must be a good communicator, able to negotiate proper services with a diverse group of vendors and vendor agents.
- Ability to plan and organize. schedule and supervise work and employees effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and subordinates; ability to deal with the public with tact and courtesy.
- Ability to prepare records and reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to review the program for effectiveness and recommend steps for improvement.
- Ability to organize and analyze data in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word to write policies and to prepare reports.
Physical Requirement- Must be able to physically perform basic life operation functions of stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, fingering, talking, and hearing.
- Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Must have visual acuity to operate a vehicle, review the work of staff, and complete records.
Education and Experience- Graduation from high school supplemented by experience in the automotive, equipment, or fleet management business, including practices and regulations, and management of fleet operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirement- Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license if preferred, but not required.
- You may be required to obtain during your employment.
- Knowledge of purchasing practices for local governments is not required but is a desired skill.
Additional Information- The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.
- This position may require after hour calls.
If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted.
To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click “Application Status”. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is ~20-30 days from the closing date of the posting.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Fuquay-Varina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring salary will not exceed the hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.