Office_ Fleet Operations Manager ; Fleet Services

Central Office_ Fleet Operations Manager I (Fleet Services)

DeKalb County School District

Salary Grade/

Schedule:

Unified 128

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The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Manager I, Fleet Operations.

Title:

Fleet Operations Manager I

Supervises, coordinates, and implements the department’s administrative, operational, safety, and functional activities.

• Provides leadership, mentoring, and training to administrative staff in support of department goals, objectives, and district initiatives.
• Anticipates maintenance and repair needs and plans accordingly to ensure success.
• Organizes, implements and directs all non-maintenance administrative, operational, and safety-related activities.
• Monitors and analyzes administrative, fuel, and fleet data to identify trends and performance improvement opportunities.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the budget.
• Assists the Director with short and long-range planning for the department.
• Coaches, trains, and evaluates administrative personnel in the daily performance of policies and procedures to correct deficiencies.
• Communicates with external stakeholders about fleet initiatives, projects, and requirements.
• Ensures departmental missions are carried out and performed with a high state of quality and efficiency.
• Ensures administrative personnel understand and perform bookkeeping, budget, and procurement activities.
• Reviews administrative and operational processes and develops procedures.
• Ensures administrative, procurement and maintenance reports are submitted accurately and timely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or other technical areas from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university required.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or management level maintenance or closely related experience.

• Knowledge of Business Process Improvement techniques and strategies preferred.

• Knowledge of DCSD policies and procedures, organizational and department planning, operational procedures, and the organization of specifically assigned areas.
• Knowledge of budgeting and spending, labor issues and efficiencies, and manpower and facilities requirement forecasting.
• Knowledge of all relevant available public and private resources and services.
• Knowledge of school buses and service vehicles (i.e., automobiles, trucks, excavating equipment, and construction equipment) pertinent to the engine and mechanical maintenance, parts installations, and other servicing procedures.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communications.
• Skilled in coordinating and collaborating with federal, state, regional, and local organizations, and departments to establish and execute responsibilities, administration, and management skills gained through increasingly responsible management positions.
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and motivating employees, working with diverse groups, and making large and small group presentations.
• Proficient in the use of email, internet, and Microsoft Office (MS Office) suite.
• Ability to direct and administer the programs and services of a non‑profit educational and/or service organization.
• Ability to obtain and manage external grants and contracts.
• Ability to establish objectives and procedures governing the performance of assigned activities among employees.
• Ability to develop and understand financial and/or operating reports.
• Ability to maintain confidential information; organize and interact with school‑based and community clientele related to overall operations and services; prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly works in an indoor environment.

Reviewed/Revised: 12/18/2025

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Administrative

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.