Fleet Superintendent

The Fleet Superintendent is responsible for the overall management and operation of the City’s fleet program, including the specification, procurement, maintenance, repair, replacement, and disposal of vehicles and equipment. The position directs Fleet Division activities to ensure the safe, reliable, sustainable, and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment used by the City. The Fleet Superintendent develops and manages fleet-related budgets and replacement plans, oversees fleet personnel and facilities, coordinates maintenance and repair activities, and ensures compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

The salary range for this position is $92,913., with starting salary determined on qualifications and professional experience.

The City of Wauwatosa provides an excellent benefits package, on-site employee health clinic, on-site fitness centers, meaningful work, and more! Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee required contributions.

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develops and maintains long‑term fleet replacement plans based on vehicle and equipment condition, age, utilization, reliability, operational needs, and available funding.
• Prepares and manages annual fleet operating, fuel, maintenance, and capital equipment budgets; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Develops vehicle and equipment specifications and coordinates the procurement of fleet assets, parts, materials, supplies, and services in accordance with City purchasing policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluates fleet utilization, maintenance costs, vehicle condition, and operational needs to make recommendations regarding replacement, acquisition, modification, or disposal of vehicles and equipment.
• Directs and coordinates preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and other fleet services to maximize vehicle and equipment availability, reliability, safety, and useful life while minimizing operational disruptions to City departments.
• Establishes and monitors fleet maintenance practices, schedules, procedures, and performance measures to promote efficient and cost‑effective operations.
• Oversees the City's fuel dispensing operations and associated facilities, ensuring appropriate inventory controls, recordkeeping, maintenance, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and safe use of Fleet facilities, equipment, tools, and related infrastructure.
• Investigates, documents, photographs, and reports vehicle and equipment accidents and coordinates inspections, estimates, insurance matters, and repairs as appropriate.
• Reviews requests from City departments for vehicle and equipment modifications, evaluates operational requirements and potential impacts, and coordinates approved modifications with vendors, manufacturers, and Fleet staff.
• Maintains accurate fleet records and utilizes fleet and maintenance management information to monitor vehicle availability, maintenance activities, repair costs, fuel usage, inventory, and replacement needs.
• Ensures Fleet operations comply with applicable City policies, safety requirements, environmental regulations, and federal, state, and local laws.
• Provides technical and operational guidance to City departments regarding vehicle and equipment selection, utilization, maintenance,…