Fleet Manager

Salary: $79,070.00 - $108,834.00 Annually
Location : 415 E. Stockbridge, Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-00057
Department: Public Services Stockbridge
Division: Public Services-Fleet
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description/Distinguishing Features


The Fleet Manager is responsible for providing administrative and managerial support to a department or division. This role will supervise subordinate personnel, gather information and perform research on shop issues, tooling, new products, and safety regulations.

Examples of Duties


A qualified individual with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Provides administrative and managerial support to a department or division.
• Gathers information and performs research on shop issues, tooling, new products, and safety regulations.
• Oversees and updates fleet maintenance computer and fuel systems.
• Monitors building maintenance and writes bid specifications for vehicles, equipment and services related to fleet.
• Maintains fleet database and provides access and reports to Departments as requested.
• Coordinates special projects.
• Prepares equipment for disposal at auctions or scrap yards.
• Trains Fleet Supervisor on planning and scheduling of repair and maintenance work by piece of equipment and employee skill level which includes determining work priorities, work assignments, and parts required to complete the repair.
• Supervises personnel which includes providing resources, completing performance evaluations, resolving personnel issues, and providing employee training.
• Responsible for storm water certification and compliance at 415 Stockbridge location.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Mechanics
• Fleet operations
• Managerial principles
• Supervisory principles
• Budgetary principles
• City and department policies and procedures
• Local, State, and Federal regulations
• Safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Union contracts
• Modification and construction of equipment
• MIOSHA Standards, Construction Standards, and DOT Regulations

Skill in:

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Using computers and related software applications
• Supervising and evaluating personnel
• Operating equipment
• Planning, scheduling, and organizing personnel and repairs
• Providing public relations and customer service
• Reading a variety of electrical and hydraulic drawings
• Preparing reports
• Preparing budgets
• Researching information
• Ordering parts
• Coordinating special projects

Acceptable Training and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D with up to one (1) year of specialized or technical training beyond High School with a concentration in Automotive, Heavy Equipment Maintenance or related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of municipal experience and a minimum of (5) five years of fleet experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory, automotive and diesel mechanics, equipment repair, or related work experience.
  • Commercial Driver's License, Class A
  • State Mechanic's Certification
  • Valid Michigan Driver's License
  • Storm Water Certification must be obtained within one (1) year.
  • State of Michigan Master Automotive and Master Heavy Duty Truck Certification.
  • Underground storage tank certification, Class A, must be obtained within one (1) year.
  • Demonstrated experience leading, developing and inspiring a team of professionals.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop relationships at all levels within an organization; excellent customer service and public relations skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency, prioritizes well, shows energy, responds to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.
The City of Kalamazoo offers competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, long and short-term disability, paid time off, a defined benefits pension plan, a 457 deferred compensation plan, and a retirement health care savings plan (HCSP). Benefits vary based on the bargaining unit of a position.

The City of Kalamazoo also operates a convenient health clinic that is open to employees, retirees, and their families and provides routine medical services and prescriptions.

The benefits for this position fall within the City of Kalamazoo Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) employee group.


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Please note: these benefits are subject to change.