Senior Fleet Operations Manager

Arkansas Juvenile Detention Association; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APERS pension

11 Paid Holidays annually

Paid Sick Leave (up to 12 days)

Job summary

The County Road Department in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead the county fleet operation, oversee vehicle acquisition and disposal, and coordinate maintenance programs across multiple shops. This role ensures availability of emergency and support vehicles for all department operations.

You will supervise fleet staff, develop budgets, review invoices, and ensure compliance with safety and emissions standards.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid Arkansas CDL Class A driver license.
• Eight (8) years of journey-level experience in maintenance, repair and service of gas/diesel equipment and automotive functions.
• Three (3) years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Graduation from a certified trade school or AAS may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises fleet personnel and guides performance and development.
• Develops section budget by forecasting income and expenses.
• Coordinates equipment and personnel availability for fleet services.
• Oversees administrative processing for equipment acquisition or disposal.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure budget compliance and approves purchases.
• Develops specifications and bid packages; monitors contract compliance.
• Reviews maintenance invoices and warranty terms to reduce costs.
• Implements shop safety standards per OSHA and department policy.
• Directs long-range planning for fleet operations and acquisitions.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Vendor management

Emissions compliance

Education

AAS in Automotive Technology

Certified trade school in automotive mechanics

Job description

The County Road Department in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead the county fleet operation, oversee vehicle acquisition and disposal, and coordinate maintenance programs across multiple shops. This role ensures availability of emergency and support vehicles for all department operations.

You will supervise fleet staff, develop budgets, review invoices, and ensure compliance with safety and emissions standards.