What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Services Superintendent position at City of St. Cloud, FL?
Description
Drive excellence in service. Lead with purpose. Help keep St. Cloud moving forward.
Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.The City of St. Cloud is seeking an experienced and motivated Fleet Services Superintendent to join our Public Works Department. This leadership role oversees the Fleet Maintenance Division and the welding shop, ensuring that our vehicles and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably in service to our community.
As a key member of the Public Works team, the Fleet Services Superintendent provides administrative and supervisory leadership, guiding skilled professionals in maintaining and repairing the City’s diverse fleet. The individual in this position works under the policy and administrative direction of the Public Works Director, with performance evaluated periodically for results achieved and adherence to departmental goals.
Our Values in Action- Accountability: You’ll ensure high standards of performance and stewardship of City resources.
- Empowerment: You’ll guide your team to make informed decisions and take pride in their work.
- Innovation: You’ll identify opportunities to improve processes, extend equipment life, and optimize operations.
- Ownership: You’ll lead with integrity and take responsibility for the success of your division and the services we provide.
Why Join the City of St. Cloud?
At the City of St. Cloud, we take pride in serving our community through teamwork, innovation, and excellence. You’ll be part of an organization that values your expertise and supports your professional growth through comprehensive benefits, stability, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules, supervises and directs the day-to-day administration and operation of the City’s Fleet Maintenance Division and the welding/machine shop.
- Plans, promotes, and implements a fleet management program. Annually develops a list of replacement vehicles and equipment developed with the effected department directors.
- Monitors and reports key performance indicators.
- Plans for fleet maintenance improvements, through equipment upgrades and other techniques.
- Supervises the assigned personnel; trains the personnel in their duties; conducts periodic and sufficiently frequent informal and formal performance evaluations based on organization and personal/professional goals and objectives.
- Performs all administrative matters regarding personnel.
- Prepares the division budgets and the appropriate information to support that proposal; once approved, administers the budget with the required limits on spending and approved acquisitions.
- Handles customer complaints and request for information; investigates the basis for complaints; remedies situations in need.
- Operates any equipment in the division when necessary.
- Drafts specifications for new equipment, tools and supplies based on performance requirements and standards to be achieved.
- Oversees regular preventative maintenance and repair of all City vehicles, and the repair of all equipment as needed; monitors the condition of equipment through examination of maintenance and repair records; prepares replacement plans when equipment repair becomes non-cost effective.
- Helps design, fabricate, and build custom-made special projects and accessories for new and used vehicles.
- Works with other divisions and departments as required, to arrange use of equipment and services.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school or completion of a GED, supplemented by specialized courses/training in the techniques and practices in fleet management.
Minimum of (5) five year’s experience related to managing a fleet of at least 500 vehicles, large construction equipment, small machines, and/or generators. This time shall include supervisory experience. A minimum of (3) three years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
- At least four (4) ASE certifications in the “A” or “T” series or be able to obtain two (2) within 180 days of employment and obtain a total of four (4) within one (1) year of employment.
- A valid class B Florida state commercial driver’s license (CDL), with an acceptable driving history or be able to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
The following certifications are preferred:
- ASE Master certification (automotive and/or truck).
- Forklift operator certification.
- One (1) year of welding operation experience.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.
City of St. Cloud Benefits Package
We believe our City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain those employees, we offer a competitive wages and benefits package including on-the-job training, seminars, and performance appraisals.
We invite you to look at the benefits the City of St. Cloud has to offer. We think you will find that the rewards of the job are equal to the challenge.
All of our Full-time regular employees are eligible for the city's benefits package, which includes:
- On-Site Employee Health Care Center - free for employees and their dependents on the health insurance plan
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave (Ability to roll over from year to year)
- 11 Paid Holidays for General Employees and Police Officers– The Fire department employees can earn up to 156 holiday hours per fiscal year (prorated from the employee’s start date).
- One (1) Floating Holiday for General Employees and two (2) for Police Officers.
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Pension Plan
- Awards Programs
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Discounted Automobile Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Holiday Bonus – subject to City Council approval
- Indianapolis Plan (Police Officers)
- Life and Accidental Death (One-time annual salary paid by City)
- Long Term Disability Coverage (paid by City)
- Management Leave
- Sick Leave Bank available for all employees - for Fire Union sick leave bank information, see union contract
