Fleet Manager

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work

Closing:

12/30/2025

Salary:

$85, ,405 USD Annually

Job Summary:

This is a professional, operational management position responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and evaluating all aspects of the effective economical management and maintenance of City vehicles and related fleet equipment as well as all work performed by the Fleet Management Division of Public Works. Assignments and expectations are received from the Public Works Director or their designee and are usually broad in scope requiring independent judgment and decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
• Leads and supports the City-Wide goal of transitioning to alternative fuel vehicles.
• Champions building high customer service within the fleet division as a top priority

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
• Coordinates division data for the preparation of the department's budget; prepares justifications and monitors line items as needed
• Communicates with other departments to assist in their budget or capital improvement plan preparation
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel

Technical

• Establishes an effective and economical, vehicle asset preventive maintenance program and creates maintenance schedules for all the City vehicles and related equipment
• Plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and administering the City's vehicle and equipment replacement program
• Confers with staff, both within and outside of the Fleet division as appropriate
• Responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the fleet garage and automotive parts room facility as well as the City's Fuel Management System
• Researches, analyzes and prepares reports as directed
• Investigates the need and determines the type of new equipment needed to properly maintain City-owned vehicles in accordance with City, state, and federal regulations
• Responds to and resolves customer inquiries and complaints
• Ensures that vehicle maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation work is assigned to the proper mechanics with the lead mechanics and fleet supervisor
• Reviews fleet status, analyzes equipment usage, and makes recommendations based upon user department needs
• Researches and consults with vendors concerning vehicle and equipment specifications, warranties, performance criteria, and available options or equivalents
• Designs modifications to equipment as needed
• Coordinates with user departments and prepares bid specifications for their vehicles and equipment; takes vehicle purchases to the City Commission for approval
• Reviews and recommends bid awards and monitors progress
• Works to stay knowledgeable of current vehicle and equipment advances, developments, and technology
• Plays a key role in the coordination of the division's safety program, keeps abreast of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Serves as the division environmental officer, stays abreast of applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
• Works with employees to correct deficiencies
• Identifies sources for other necessary training and conducts training sessions; maintains department training records
• Communicates with the Office of Management and Budget to ensure all purchases comply with applicable City, state, and federal regulations
• Oversees the reorder of stocked items and purchase of special-order items
• Assists in resolving discrepancies between the department and suppliers
• Processes and monitors emergency and priority purchases; establishes contracts for the procurement of repair parts, lubricants, and sublet repair services

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making
• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Transportation, or a closely related field and eight years of progressively more responsible experience in a leadership position overseeing large department(s) of municipal or county government
• Experience in overseeing operations and maintenance of a fleet consisting of more than 650 vehicles including Police and Fire/Rescue vehicles, solid waste collection vehicles, construction equipment, light and heavy duty vehicles
• Preferred Experience
• with an Alternative Fuel vehicle fleet
• in developing fleet charge-back rates
• in measuring fleet availability and downtime
• in technician time measurement
• in developing and tracking cost per meter/mile (CPM), repair hours by repair type, cost by equipment class, scheduled repair rate
• Certified Automotive Fleet Manager or Certified Public Fleet Professional Credential and Automotive Services Excellence Certification preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to manage automated Fleet Management software programs with experience in migrating from one platform to another
• Thorough knowledge of:
• construction, adjustment, and maintenance of diversified mechanical equipment including heavy trucks, construction, and industrial type equipment, as well as light duty and passenger vehicles
• operation and repair of internal combustion gasoline, diesel engines, and chassis parts
• occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
• use, management of, and administration of fleet asset management computer programs and systems
• computer programs, including Fleet Management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
• Ability to:
• plan, organize, supervise, and manage the performance of a varied staff of skilled and semi-skilled trades
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and City officials
• communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 60% inside a climate-controlled building; 40% outside which may include driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately six (6) hours per day, standing approximately one (1) hour per day, and walking approximately one (1) hour per day. The work requires frequent: repetitive motions. The work requires occasional: bending/stooping, fine manipulations, and reaching. Rarely, the work requires: climbing, grasping, kneeling, pushing, light lifting/carrying objects weighing 15 pounds and under, moderate lifting/carrying objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds, and heavy lifting objects weighing 45 pounds and over.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person or on the telephone, and ability to detect specific noises and the proper equipment operation. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person, on the telephone, and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read fine print.

Driving Requirements: Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs including word, spreadsheet and/or database applications, internet applications, and database management.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

Yes - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

About Us

The City of Largo a great place to work, naturally Largo is the third-largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area. Conveniently located near world-class beaches and attractions in a picturesque natural setting, Largo offers a great quality of life for residents with affordable housing and entertainment, an engaged and active community along with safe and attractive streets. The City Parks system is made up of nearly 500 acres of green space including 20 parks, 11 miles of walking trails and many opportunities to canoe, kayak, and paddleboard.

About the Organization

The organization serves over 80 thousand residents and four thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride.

Largo is committed to building a High-Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement.

As a national Top Workplace winner three years in a row, the City of Largo is proud of our innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits and leave packages, and work-life balance. A family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and award-winning parks just begin to define the community we serve. The City of Largo prides itself on living up to its vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally To learn more about the organization, please watch the

City of Largo Values

video.

About our Benefits

Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance. Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits. Additional benefits include flexible spending