Sergeant Fleet Services

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The MTA Police Department is seeking a qualified Sergeant to join the Fleet Services Unit, overseeing vehicles and emergency equipment. The role focuses on managing procurement, maintenance, and fleet operations with emphasis on readiness and policy compliance.

Applicants should have prior supervisory experience, familiarity with TraCS and Motorola LPR software, and a track record in fleet lifecycle management. This is an internal posting for current MTA Police Department members.

Qualifications

• Understanding of automotive fleet operations and lifecycle management.
• Experience budgeting, procurement documents, and vendor contracts preferred but not required.
• Experience procuring police vehicles and overseeing emergency equipment installation preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of department policies and safety standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Officers and support staff assigned to the Fleet Services Unit.
• Manage acquisition, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of all department vehicles to ensure readiness.
• Oversee vehicle procurement, including specifications, bid evaluations, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure maintenance scheduling and recordkeeping for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor fleet inventory levels across vehicle types and ensure equitable distribution.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of emergency equipment, markings, and onboard technology.
• Develop and implement fleet-related policies and safety standards aligned with directives.
• Review and approve maintenance work orders, vehicle assignments, and expenditures for cost-efficiency.
• Oversee fleet replacement planning and long-term acquisition strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and applicable laws.
• Coordinate emergency vehicle support during large-scale incidents or mobilizations.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer.

Skills

Fleet operations

Budget management

Procurement processes

Emergency equipment installation

Vehicle lifecycle management

Vendor coordination

Policy compliance

Tools

TraCS software

Motorola LPR Software

Job description

Description

Job Title Request for Consideration-Sergeant, Fleet Services Unit

Job ID

Location Various

Job Information

INTERNAL JOB POSTING- OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: Fleet Services Unit- Sergeant, Request for Consideration

DEPT/DIV: Administrative Services Bureau – Resource Management Section

SUPERVISOR: Commanding Officer, Administrative Services Bureau

LOCATION: Various

Summary

The MTA Police Department is seeking qualified members of the department who are interested in being assigned to the Fleet Services Unit as a Sergeant.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Fleet Services Unit Sergeant include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee Officers, and support staff assigned to the Fleet Services Unit.
• Manage the acquisition, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of all department vehicles, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with departmental policies.
• Oversee vehicle procurement processes, including development of technical specifications, bid evaluations, and coordination with vendors.
• Ensure proper maintenance scheduling and recordkeeping for preventive and corrective vehicle maintenance.
• Monitor fleet inventory levels, including marked, unmarked, specialty, and support vehicles, ensuring equitable distribution among commands and units.
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of emergency equipment, vehicle markings, and technology (e.g., radios, mobile data terminals, cameras).
• Develop and implement fleet-related policies, procedures, and safety standards in alignment with department directives.
• Review and approve maintenance work orders, vehicle assignments, and expenditures to ensure accountability and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee fleet replacement planning and develop long-term vehicle acquisition strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and applicable local, state, and federal vehicle laws.
• Coordinate emergency vehicle support and recovery operations during large-scale incidents or department-wide mobilizations.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer of Administrative Services Bureau.

Qualifications

• Currently hold the rank of Sergeant.
• Knowledge and proficiency with the department’s Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency with the department’s Motorola License Plate Reader Software preferred.
• Experience in the process of procuring police vehicles preferred but not required.
• Experience overseeing the installation and maintenance of emergency equipment on police vehicles preferred but not required.
• Experience overseeing the acquisition, maintenance, repair, and decommissioning of police department vehicles preferred but not required.

• Possess an understanding of automotive maintenance, fleet operations, and vehicle lifecycle management, including preventive maintenance scheduling and warranty management.
• Experience preparing and monitoring budgets, procurement documents, and vendor contracts preferred but not required.

Be willing to commit to three (3) years of service with the Fleet Services Unit.

• Experience managing Fleet Services Unit grants is preferred but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.