Fleet Operations Leader: Sustainable City Mobility

City of Wauwatosa; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wauwatosa seeks a Fleet Superintendent to lead the Fleet Division, directing procurement, maintenance, replacement, and disposal of vehicles and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations. You will develop and manage fleet budgets, oversee staff and facilities, coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental laws while optimizing uptime and lifecycle costs.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with departments,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum seven years of fleet management, municipal/public-sector fleet operations, transportation equipment management, or closely related supervisory experience required.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License required. CDL desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in automotive technology

Job description

The City of Wauwatosa seeks a Fleet Superintendent to lead the Fleet Division, directing procurement, maintenance, replacement, and disposal of vehicles and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations. You will develop and manage fleet budgets, oversee staff and facilities, coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental laws while optimizing uptime and lifecycle costs.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with departments,