APD - Fleet Manager II

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking a Fleet Services Manager to assist with planning, directing and coordinating the vehicle maintenance program. The role involves supervising fleet staff, overseeing maintenance and inventory, and ensuring compliance with directives and safety policies.

Responsibilities include budgeting, long‑range planning, and coordinating vehicle acquisitions, transfers and disposals. The position requires coordination with the Fleet Manager and acting director duties in the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive equipment management, budgeting and purchasing processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and supervise subordinates.
• Experience with management information systems and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and supervise maintenance staff.
• Develop and monitor internal procedures for equipment management.
• Coordinate acquisition, transfer and disposal of motor vehicles and manage fuel allocation.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and service of vehicles and equipment.
• Assist in budgeting, long‑range planning and capital projects.
• Promote safety policies and maintain required records.

Skills

Fleet management

Budgeting

Safety awareness

Communication

Supervision

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Business software

Job description

Job Description

Position open until 11/19/2026

Salary:

$68,156.00 annually

General Description And Classification Standards

Assists with the planning, directing, and coordinating the vehicle and equipment maintenance program. Duties may include but are not limited to managing and supervising the fleet; vehicle and equipment maintenance; preventative maintenance programs and parts inventory; development of long‑range plans and programs, determination of compliance with current directives, facility planning and programming.

Supervision Received

Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Assists with the operation of the Fleet Services Office; plans, schedules, assigns, and supervises work of the administrative, clerical and maintenance personnel.


• Develops and monitors internal procedures and management systems for control and utilization of equipment.


• Works with the Fleet Manager to insure effective and efficient management of equipment.


• Coordinates the acquisition, transfer, and disposal of motor vehicles; insures the proper accountability of motor vehicles, and the managing of the fuel allocation program.


• Oversees preventative maintenance programs, service and repair of passenger vehicles, light trucks, heavy equipment, and other mechanical equipment.


• Makes budget, planning and policy recommendations; may oversee the purchase of supplies and equipment to ensure spending and purchases are within approved budgetary limitations and legal guidelines; participates in long‑range planning, capital outlay, improvement projects and annual departmental budget preparation.


• Manages employees; makes recommendations concerning the hiring, training, discipline, and promotion of employees.


• Plans and implements training, promotes, and ensures safety polices, accurately completes, reviews, and maintains a variety of records, including time sheets, annual leave, sick leave, and accident reports.


• Communicates effectively and courteously with the public, department heads, employees, and vendors.


• Serves as acting director in absence of the director.


• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of: practices of automotive equipment management; of budgeting, purchasing, personnel management and management information systems; of the occupational hazards of work and the necessary safety precautions which may be needed.


• Skill in: use of computer and other standard business software packages.


• Ability to: perform research and to study and analyze fleet maintenance issues; to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written; to supervise and appraise the work of subordinates; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates’ degree in an appropriate discipline (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of nine (9) years of professional related experience in equipment and maintenance management).


• Seven (7) years of experience in equipment and maintenance management.

Licensures and Certifications

• State of Georgia driver’s license required.


• Code of Ethics Certification required.

Preferred Requirements

8 years’ experience in equipment and maintenance management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements:

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.