Fleet Supervisor

Town of Needham; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Needham is seeking a Fleet Supervisor to lead the repair and maintenance of municipal vehicles, equipment, and radio systems. Under DPW supervision, you will manage daily operations, safety, budgeting, and asset tracking for the Fleet Division.

The role requires extensive experience with automotive fleets, strong supervisory skills, and a valid driver's license. CDL/B certification is preferred. Work schedule is 40 hours weekly with early start times.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or two years of technical/business training.
• Seven to ten years of related fleet experience.
• Experience with automotive/heavy trucks and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of fleet terminology, best practices, and service/inventory software.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate with vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and organize the Fleet Division's work within the DPW, directing repairs and maintenance of municipal vehicles and equipment.
• Inspect work, maintain records and manage vehicle management software platforms.
• Oversee safety inspections and registration procedures for municipal vehicles and equipment.
• Manage fleet and equipment parts inventory, fuel systems, and GPS/fleet charging systems.
• Plan and prepare division budget, tracking costs and procurement activities.
• Prepare reports on labor, parts, costs, accidents, and consumption of diesel/gas/oil.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervision

Communication

Driver license

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle management software

GPS software

Inventory management system

Job description

The Town of Needham is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the full-time position of Fleet Supervisor. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works/Operations, the incumbent is responsible for leading and directing the repair and maintenance of Public Works vehicles, machines, motorized equipment and radio equipment.

Work Schedule (40-hours per week): Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-3:30pm; Fridays 6:30am-12:30pm

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• Plan, direct, and organize the work of the Fleet Division within the DPW, overseeing daily operations including the scheduling, assigning, and supervision of the repair and maintenance of municipal vehicles and equipment.

• Inspect work, maintain records and manage electronic vehicle management software platforms.
• Oversee safety inspections and registration process of all municipal vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Manage fleet and equipment parts inventory, Town’s fleet/fuel management system, GPS software and the Town’s electric vehicle charging systems.
• Plan and prepare division budget, cost tracking, procurement efforts and related activities.
• Prepare reports and records to include costs of labor and parts, vehicle accident reports and insurance requirements, activity reports, damage estimates, diesel, and gas and oil consumption records utilizing electronic fuel tracking system;
• Mandatory participation in the town’s Snow & Ice program.

Any equivalent combination of the below-listed education, training, certification, and experience, is qualifying:

• Extensive technical or specialized training such as that which would be acquired by an Associate’s Degree or two years of technical or business school.
• Seven to ten years of related experience.

• Working knowledge on a diverse range of automotive, heavy trucks, and related equipment.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of others; effectively communicating and coordinating with peers, vendors, and customers.
• Knowledge of fleet terminologies, best practices, and computer systems related to service and inventory management.
• Valid motor vehicle driver license.

Preferred, or ability to Obtain:

• CDL Class B

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification series C1 and P1 within 12 months of hire.

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification series T8 within 24 months of hire.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 AM on Monday, October 26, 2026.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, age, gender, national origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, veteran status, or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

For general employment inquiries, please contact us at [e-mail].

The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at [e-mail].