Fleet Manager

Job Description

The City of Renton is recruiting to fill a Fleet Manager vacancy. The Fleet Manager is responsible for leading, organizing, and overseeing the Fleet Division within the Public Works Department. This role serves all City departments by developing strong working relationships, understanding operational needs, and planning effectively to improve service delivery and efficiency. The Fleet Manager establishes policies and standards that enhance safety, operations, and customer service, while also developing and managing the division's short- and long-term goals and budgets.

This position supervises staff, provides coaching and mentorship to support professional growth, and recognizes development efforts. The Fleet Manager also builds partnerships with internal and external partners and contributes to the City's overall vision, mission, and goals through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

• Deferred compensation with the city contributing 4% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

• Manage the Fleet operations for the City.
• Establish standards and policies for equipment inventory, classification, assignment and control; determine the optimum fleet size and mix, equipment resource requirements, rent/lease options, and allocation by organization; provide periodic reports to business partners.
• Set vehicle and equipment replacement standards and strategies, acquisition and disposal plans and schedules; prepare standardization and specifications.
• Establish, implement, direct and supervise the preventive maintenance and repair program for City vehicles and equipment, including shop operations, personnel management, and facilities management.
• Supervise the fleet parts and supplies management system which includes stock classification, stock selection/levels, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Manage the City fuel and oil purchasing, stock, underground tanks; assure economical use.
• Coordinate with Risk Management for insurance claims and insurance applications.
• Partner with other City departments to ensure excellent customer service, vehicle availability, and cost control.
• Solicit and review customer feedback.
• Serve as the main user of the fleet management software; implement and develop key performance indicators and utilize data from the systems to inform lifecycle planning, as well as financial and operational decisions.
• Prepare division budget, implement budgeted work plan items, monitor division expenditures, and plan for long-term needs.
• Develop and implement the procurement and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
• Provide opportunities for professional development to staff.
• Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
• Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of department goals that support the City's Mission and Business Plan.
• Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
• Evaluate Fleet operations to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
• Ensure assigned staff are regularly evaluated and recognize staff.
• Initiate hiring process and coordinate the onboarding and training of new employees.
• Prepare budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures and capital purchases, (submit periodic budget updates and monitor assigned performance measures).
• Assist in the development and updating of City policies, ensure proper interpretation and administration of policies by staff.
• Create an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Use progressive discipline when appropriate with guidance from a Director/Administrator.
• Remain…