POSITION:  Fleet Manager

DEPARTMENT:  Physical Assets

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

JOB CATEGORY: COMOT (Computer, Office Machine Operation, Technician)

SALARY: $62,400 per year

DATE WRITTEN:  January 2025                                                 STATUS:  Full-time

DATE REVISED:                                                                 FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. St. Joseph County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Director of Fleet for St. Joseph County Physical Assets Department, responsible for administering all aspects of fleet operations for the organization. This position involves managing the acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, and disposal of fleet vehicles and equipment, as well as ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing fleet efficiency. The Fleet Manager will collaborate with various departments and external vendors to meet the organization’s fleet management needs.

Benefits

 Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) with generous accruals

Employer Paid Life Insurance coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care

Gym Membership Discounts to encourage wellness

Employer-Funded PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund)

Access to additional voluntary benefits and resources

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day operations of fleet management, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance scheduling, procurement functions, accounts payables processing, and asset disposal.

Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards governing fleet operations, as well as internal policies.

Plays a role in development and execution of policies and procedures to enhance fleet performance, utilization, and safety.

Works closely with Safety Risk Manager and operates as backup Safety officer when needed.

Qualifications

 Strong knowledge of fleet operations, vehicle maintenance, safety standards, and procurement processes.

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks congruently.

Proficient in data analysis, the use of Excel, Word, and similar software.

Financially aptitude to oversee multiple amortization schedules within a calendar year.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Education/Experience

 Associates degree in a relevant field such as business management, logistics, safety risk, or transportation management optimal, or equivalent working experience.

Physical Requirements

 Ability to perform duties in a standard office environment, working at a desk and working on a computer. 

Operating a motor vehicle and minimal lifting requirements in the field as needed.