Fleet Services Superintendent

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.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. 

• 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.

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.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to remain stationary. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Mathematics:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but will require the employee to be exposed to noises associated with a working garage and welding operations.

Salary : $68,621 - $97,429