Fleet Services Supervisor

Description

Lead a skilled team. Drive excellence. Keep St. Cloud moving.

Work Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The City of St. Cloud is looking for a Fleet Services Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of our Fleet Services Division shop. This role oversees the maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and modification of City-owned vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency.

We’re seeking a leader who will:

• Foster accountability by ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety standards.
• Promote empowerment by guiding and mentoring a skilled team of technicians.
• Drive innovation by identifying process improvements and new technologies to optimize operations.
• Demonstrate ownership by taking responsibility for the division’s performance and success.

This position works closely with other City departments to meet fleet needs, manage priorities, and maintain compliance with all policies and regulations.

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the community, lead a talented team, and help keep the City’s operations running smoothly. We value your expertise, support professional growth, and provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes well-being and long-term success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs the work activity of Fleet Services Technicians.
• Demonstrates and communicates performance and quality objectives to staff through coaching, counseling, advising, teaching and discipline.
• Establishes and enforces quality and safety standards for work performed in the Fleet Services shop.
• Monitors job progress, quality of work performed, and timeliness of job completion. Inspects completed work for adherence to established standards.
• Expedites workflow through the efficient deployment of labor and the timely acquisition of parts, tools, and technical information.
• Provides hands-on and technical assistance to Fleet Services Technicians as needed.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and training of Fleet Services Technicians.
• Assists the Fleet Superintendent in determining needs for shop tools, equipment, training and preparation of Division’s annual operational budget.
• Follows, supports and enforces all City and Division policies and initiatives.
• Perform personnel-related administrative tasks such as preparation of annual and probationary performance evaluation reports, approval and scheduling of leave time, approval of time reports, and preparation of disciplinary reports for positions supervised.
• Perform maintenance and repairs of considerable difficulty on a wide variety of light and heavy-duty vehicles, small engines, and specialized municipal equipment during personnel shortages or as needed.
• Works with Fleet Services Administrative Assistant to schedule and coordinate work, monitor workflow and individual job progress and communicate with customers on these matters.
• Seeks out qualified vendors to augment Fleet Services’ resources, renders decisions regarding outsourcing of work, monitors outsourced workflow and coordinates pickup and delivery to/from vendor locations.
• Works with the Division Safety Coordinator to develop and enforce a Divisional Safety Policy in concert with OSHA, accepted industry standards, and the City’s safety guidelines and policies. Investigates and prepares reports for all accidents and incidents; takes remedial action as required.
• Communicates with others, by various means, in and outside the City Government, in a cordial, professional manner.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with repairing, maintaining and testing equipment and vehicles.
• Creates and maintains a safe work environment.
• Responsible for scheduling and maintaining 24/7 on-call personnel availability for fleet-related emergencies
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training in automotive mechanics; supplemented by eight (8) years of responsible experience in municipal or dealership fleet and heavy equipment repair/maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• 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 180 days of employment.

• Fire Apparatus Technician - Level 1 or be able to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
• Ambulance Technician - Level 1 or be able to obtain within two (2) years of employment.
• Law Enforcement Vehicle Technician Certification – Level 1 or be able to obtain within two (2) years of employment.

The following certifications are preferred:

• ASE Master certification (automotive and/or truck).
• Forklift operator certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• the technical aspects, repair methods, practices, and tools of the automotive and truck mechanic’s trade;
• fleet management software and record keeping practices;
• the operating principles and practices of a wide variety of vehicles and mechanized equipment;
• the principles and theory of preventive maintenance;

• business practices applicable to equipment repair management;
• basic computer skills;

• plan, coordinate and supervise the work of Fleet Services Technicians and other shop personnel;
• diagnose and locate defects in automotive, truck, and construction equipment;
• read and understand technical manuals, parts catalogs and other technical reference materials;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, divisions and vendors;
• produce written communication and reports;
• render resourceful and financially rational decisions regarding repair methods and outsourcing;
• conduct research, analyze data, and make appropriate decisions based on the data obtained.

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