Fleet Operations Manager 2026

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City benefits

Paid leave accruals

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee the consolidated municipal vehicle fleet and direct procurement, maintenance and disposal activities. You will develop fleet policies, manage budgets, and supervise staff to ensure safe, cost-effective operations for city departments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, four years of related experience with at least two years in supervision, and strong communication skills. NAFA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager certification from NAFA Fleet Management Association preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, including public presentations.
• Experience with fleet and fuel management software programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the city’s consolidated vehicle fleet.
• Develop and administer policies and objectives for fleet operations.
• Plan procurement, maintenance and disposal of vehicles and equipment for city departments.
• Develop procedures for operation of vehicle maintenance shop and depreciation planning.
• Review bids and manage procurement based on life cycle costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Computer literacy

Fleet management knowledge

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

NAFA Fleet Management Association certification (preferred)

Tools

Fleet management software

Fuel management software

Budgeting software

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community.

Essential Job Duties

1. Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
2. Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws.
3. Responsible for overall management of the entire consolidated municipal vehicle fleet.
4. Develop and administer policies, goals and objectives for the fleet operations division.
5. Plan and direct procurement, maintenance and disposal of vehicles and equipment for all city departments.
6. Develop policies and procedures for operation of vehicle maintenance shop.
7. Develop and recommend schedule for replacement and depreciation based on life expectancy, condition and use.
8. Develop fee schedules for vehicles, equipment and budget for maintenance and replacement.
9. Liaison to council equipment committee regarding vehicle procurement and replacement.
10. Review requests for special equipment, determine availability, recommend proper application, write specs and manage procurement.
11. Write bid specifications, review bids and recommend award based on Life Cycle Costs and specification compliance.
12. Ensure fleet operations comply with Federal, State and local safety and environmental laws.
13. Administer fueling systems and fuel procurement for all city vehicles ensuring 24/7 availability in all conditions.
14. Establish schedules and procedures for preventative and corrective maintenance of vehicles and equipment based on equipment type and usage.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Secondary Job Duties

1. Secondary duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a related field and four years of related experience with two years of supervisory experience required.
2. Certified Automotive Fleet Manager certification from NAFA Fleet Management Association preferred.
3. Must possess a valid Driver's License.
4. Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing, often under complex conditions that require good judgment.
5. Must possess public presentation skills to provide presentations to staff, the public, and City Council in a clear, effective manner.
6. Must be proficient in the use of a computer and related software programs including word processing and spreadsheet applications. Must have the ability to learn to navigate in the City's financial and budgeting software applications. Must have the ability to learn other software programs such as fleet and fuel management software programs. Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment.
7. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
8. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk and sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
9. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

The City of Fayetteville is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Full Time, 40 or more hours per week, non uniformed employee. Eligible for all City benefits offered to full time non uniformed employees and all full time City accruals of paid leave.