Fleet Supervisor

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

CON #27033

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 Towns fleet/fuel management system GPS software and the Towns 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 towns Snow & Ice program.

Requirements

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 Associates 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.

Supplemental Information

To apply please submit your resume cover letter and application via our applicant portal.

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.

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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

Required Experience:

Manager