Pickering Barn
Overview
Join our exceptional Fleet team, where we enhance lives through public service. This position offers excellent pay and benefits, along with an outstanding work environment with a focus on teamwork and customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, manage a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, and ensure City services run smoothly for the community we serve. Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and oversee all fleet operations, including maintenance, repair, replacement, and utilization of City vehicles and equipment. Develop and manage the division’s short- and long-term strategic goals and budgets. Lead and mentor a team of mechanics. Establish policies and standards to improve safety, efficiency, and service delivery. Collaborate with other City departments, vendors, and contractors to support fleet operations. Manage the purchase, operation, maintenance, and replacement planning of all City-owned fleet vehicles and equipment. Provide direction, training, and leadership to staff, including evaluating performance, mentoring, and making staffing recommendations. Oversee fleet activities to ensure work is performed safely and effectively. Develop comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair programs. Oversee procurement and disposal of vehicles and equipment. Prepare division budget, implement budgeted work plan items, monitor division expenditures, and plan for long-term needs. Serve as a power user of fleet management software, implement CMMS plans, develop key performance indicators, and utilize data to inform lifecycle planning and decisions. Partner with other City departments to ensure customer service, vehicle availability, and cost control; solicit and review customer feedback. Establish and implement policies, procedures, and service level agreements. Manage consultants and vendors, and monitor performance. Collaborate on the City’s sustainability efforts, including fleet electrification, fuel management, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Ensure safety practices, procedures, and equipment are followed; investigate accidents as needed. Stay apprised of fleet-related trends, best practices, and laws, regulations, and compliance standards. Prepare and process accounting documents including requisitions, invoices, and expense claims. Ensure equipment and materials are maintained, available, and ready for emergency events. Manage City fuel delivery, consumption, and storage program while overseeing compliance with laws and ordinances. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in fleet operations management, including at least two years of supervisory or lead worker experience. Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. CDL class A with air brake restriction removed, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid WA State driver’s license with a driving record that meets City standards. Or any combination of training and experience that would provide the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of fleet operations management. Principles of management, supervision, training, and evaluating performance. Project management practices and techniques. Safe work practices and City organizational structure and operations. Principles of municipal budget development and administration. Principles and practices of emergency management. Technical aspects of fleet operations. Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), fuel management, and diagnostic tools. Purchasing and contract administration processes. Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with City staff, leadership, contractors, and the public. Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing and verbally. Mediate conflicts, de-escalate customers, and manage sensitive disputes and high-stress situations. Exercise judgment and discretion in decision-making for the division. Analyze situations and implement effective actions; develop and implement strategic goals and priorities. Plan, schedule, organize, and delegate work; read and interpret plans and technical drawings. Prepare and maintain accurate records and files; establish and maintain relationships with employees, contractors, and the public. Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Working Conditions
Work is primarily indoors with frequent visits to the equipment repair shop; occasional field visits may be required. May perform the work of a Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Requires long periods of computer use, exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, chemicals, and hazards associated with equipment. May involve bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and driving various vehicles. This position requires driving. Note:
Equity Statement and open until filled with first review date of October 13, 2025 are included in this posting.
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Join our exceptional Fleet team, where we enhance lives through public service. This position offers excellent pay and benefits, along with an outstanding work environment with a focus on teamwork and customer service. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, manage a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, and ensure City services run smoothly for the community we serve. Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and oversee all fleet operations, including maintenance, repair, replacement, and utilization of City vehicles and equipment. Develop and manage the division’s short- and long-term strategic goals and budgets. Lead and mentor a team of mechanics. Establish policies and standards to improve safety, efficiency, and service delivery. Collaborate with other City departments, vendors, and contractors to support fleet operations. Manage the purchase, operation, maintenance, and replacement planning of all City-owned fleet vehicles and equipment. Provide direction, training, and leadership to staff, including evaluating performance, mentoring, and making staffing recommendations. Oversee fleet activities to ensure work is performed safely and effectively. Develop comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair programs. Oversee procurement and disposal of vehicles and equipment. Prepare division budget, implement budgeted work plan items, monitor division expenditures, and plan for long-term needs. Serve as a power user of fleet management software, implement CMMS plans, develop key performance indicators, and utilize data to inform lifecycle planning and decisions. Partner with other City departments to ensure customer service, vehicle availability, and cost control; solicit and review customer feedback. Establish and implement policies, procedures, and service level agreements. Manage consultants and vendors, and monitor performance. Collaborate on the City’s sustainability efforts, including fleet electrification, fuel management, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Ensure safety practices, procedures, and equipment are followed; investigate accidents as needed. Stay apprised of fleet-related trends, best practices, and laws, regulations, and compliance standards. Prepare and process accounting documents including requisitions, invoices, and expense claims. Ensure equipment and materials are maintained, available, and ready for emergency events. Manage City fuel delivery, consumption, and storage program while overseeing compliance with laws and ordinances. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in fleet operations management, including at least two years of supervisory or lead worker experience. Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. CDL class A with air brake restriction removed, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Valid WA State driver’s license with a driving record that meets City standards. Or any combination of training and experience that would provide the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of fleet operations management. Principles of management, supervision, training, and evaluating performance. Project management practices and techniques. Safe work practices and City organizational structure and operations. Principles of municipal budget development and administration. Principles and practices of emergency management. Technical aspects of fleet operations. Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), fuel management, and diagnostic tools. Purchasing and contract administration processes. Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with City staff, leadership, contractors, and the public. Ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing and verbally. Mediate conflicts, de-escalate customers, and manage sensitive disputes and high-stress situations. Exercise judgment and discretion in decision-making for the division. Analyze situations and implement effective actions; develop and implement strategic goals and priorities. Plan, schedule, organize, and delegate work; read and interpret plans and technical drawings. Prepare and maintain accurate records and files; establish and maintain relationships with employees, contractors, and the public. Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Working Conditions
Work is primarily indoors with frequent visits to the equipment repair shop; occasional field visits may be required. May perform the work of a Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Requires long periods of computer use, exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, chemicals, and hazards associated with equipment. May involve bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and driving various vehicles. This position requires driving. Note:
Equity Statement and open until filled with first review date of October 13, 2025 are included in this posting.
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