Fleet Manager

The San Joaquin County Public Works Department is seeking to fill the critical position of Fleet Manager. The position oversees an operation of over 1,000 assets ranging from light‑duty sedans and pickup trucks to heavy construction equipment.

The ideal candidate will be a forward‑thinking strategist that has a big picture approach and can blend technical fluency with business acumen.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the daily administration and operations of the County motor vehicle fleet; coordinates the service, repair, inspection and preventive maintenance programs; selects, trains, and directly supervises administrative and supervisory staff.
• Develops, reviews and administers the fleet services division budget; coordinates studies to determine the costs of existing and proposed projects; recommends fees; recommends procedures to reduce expenses and increase revenues.
• Implements and manages fleet management software, using GPS tracking and telematics to monitor vehicle data, generating performance reports; identifies and captures the County’s costs of owning, operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment; oversees development of rental rates and charge back policies or assessments to County departments to recover costs of operation, maintenance and replacement of County vehicles.
• Assists with developing, coordinating and reviewing comprehensive vehicle preventive maintenance and repair programs for the County automotive, heavy equipment and other specialized equipment; oversees the maintenance of fleet vehicle operational records.
• Collaborates with directing staff in the preparation, monitoring, and procurement of new vehicles and disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment; evaluates vehicle and equipment needs of varied users; conducts utilization studies and evaluates the condition of the fleet on an ongoing basis.
• Oversees preparation of bid specifications for automotive equipment, heavy equipment and other specialized equipment for all County departments.
• Oversees department safety and risk management for fleet services; plans, organizes, directs, and implements fleet services safety program as needed to comply with federal, state, and county safety standards; monitors fleet services safety standards; ensures that project operations comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines; conducts periodic inspections of the work activity and safety conditions at the various fleet services sites.
• Analyzes workload and recommends changes in staffing or equipment to ensure that vehicle service needs are met; conducts special studies and other projects relating the County vehicle program and recommends appropriate changes as necessary; develops and implements sustainable fleet strategies, including managing alternative fuel vehicles, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, proactive regulatory monitoring, comprehensive safety program development, and risk management.
• Confers with representatives of other agencies and departments; serves as liaison between departments; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainability goals.

• BS degree in Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fleet management, with a proven record of budget administration, contracting, and safety compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in fleet management software and GPS/telematics systems.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal vehicle regulations and safety standards.
• Self‑directed, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Health Insurance: Three medical plans:
Kaiser, Select, Premier; employees pay a portion of the premium.

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental or United Health Care; no cost for employee only coverage.

Vision Insurance: Vision Service Plan (VSP); no cost for employee only coverage.

Life Insurance: $1,000 for 1–3 years, $3,000 for 3–5 years, $5,000 for 5–10 years, $10,000 for 10+ years; additional term life up to $200,000.

Flexible Benefits Plan: Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care.

Retirement: County Retirement Act of 1937; supplemental life insurance up to $75,000.

Deferred Compensation: Section 457 plan; contributions up to $30,000 for those 50+.

Leave: Vacation, holiday, administrative leave, sick leave, bereavement leave.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to…