Fleet Operations Manager in Burnsville

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Hiring Range: $110,970 - $135,901

At Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), we are more than a transit agency; we are the pulse of connected communities, driven by our guiding principles. We prioritize safety for riders, employees, and communities while delivering transformative transportation services that exceed expectations. We strive for eco‑friendly practices, foster inclusivity, and fairness with a focus on innovation, uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability, and remain customer‑focused, placing riders at the center of all our endeavors.

As the second‑largest transit agency in Minnesota, MVTA serves seven cities in Dakota and Scott counties. Our extensive network includes 24 routes, offering local, express, micro‑transit, and event services. Join us in shaping the future of transit, fostering community ties, and delivering innovative solutions. Together, we propel MVTA as the most connected transit agency, transforming how our communities live, work, and play.

The Fleet Operations Manager provides strategic and operational oversight of MVTA’s revenue and non‑revenue fleet assets, contracted maintenance operations, fleet lifecycle planning, and modernization initiatives. This position ensures fleet assets are safe, reliable, compliant, and maintained in accordance with agency standards, contractual requirements, and applicable Federal and State regulations.

This role serves as MVTA’s technical lead for fleet procurement, vehicle performance, maintenance oversight, sustainability initiatives, and fleet support infrastructure coordination. The Fleet Operations Manager collaborates across departments and with external partners to support operational reliability, asset management and long‑term fleet modernization goals, including zero‑emission transition planning.

This position requires local travel between MVTA locations and flexibility for after‑hours operational support, emergency response coordination, and on‑call responsibilities as needed.

• Supervise assigned personnel, including planning and delegating work assignments, reviewing reports, performance management and evaluation, and coaching and guidance.
• Oversee contracted maintenance operations and fleet support activities to ensure vehicle safety, reliability, service availability, and compliance with agency standards.
• Serve as MVTA’s Authorized Representative for fleet‑related maintenance and service contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, performance standards, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements, and State regulations.
• Coordinate fleet‑related systems and support infrastructure necessary to maintain reliable fleet operations, including fueling systems, charging systems, and maintenance tracking technologies.
• Oversee fleet management software systems, including Fleet Focus M5, ensuring accurate vehicle records, maintenance tracking, reporting, asset management data, and operational performance metrics.
• Support fleet operating and capital budget development, including fuel planning, fleet replacement forecasting, lifecycle analysis, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Develop and administer fleet maintenance performance standards, reporting requirements, corrective action plans, and contractor accountability measures.
• Monitor contractor performance through reporting, audits, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and contractual expectations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Customer Service, and contractors to investigate vehicle‑related incidents, customer complaints, and recurring maintenance concerns.
• Provides strategic oversight of transportation accident investigations, ensuring effective incident response, coordination of recovery efforts, and continuous enhancement of safety programs and procedures.
• Serve as the Technical Lead for fleet‑related contracts, including contract adherence, invoice review, and a comprehensive understanding of contract scope and specifications while adhering to Federal and State laws.
• Serve as the Technical Lead for fleet replacement planning,…