Job Description

The City of Renton is recruiting to fill a Fleet Manager vacancy.

The Fleet Manager

is responsible for leading, organizing, and overseeing the Fleet Division within the Public Works Department. This role serves all City departments by developing strong working relationships, understanding operational needs, and planning effectively to improve service delivery and efficiency. The Fleet Manager establishes policies and standards that enhance safety, operations, and customer service, while also developing and managing the division's short- and long-term goals and budgets. This position supervises staff, providing coaching and mentorship to support professional growth and recognize development efforts. The Fleet Manager also builds partnerships with internal and external partners and contributes to the City's overall vision, mission, and goals through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Please note, the annual salary range effective 1/1/2026 is $123,478 - $164,320

Working for the City of Renton comes with an

excellent benefits

package, including:Deferred compensation with the city contributing 4% of the employee's salary. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two personal holidays a year State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage the Fleet operations for the City. Establish standards and policies for equipment inventory, classification, assignment and control; determine the optimum fleet size and mix, equipment resource requirements, rent/lease options, and allocation by organization; provide periodic reports to business partners. Set vehicle and equipment replacement standards and strategies, acquisition and disposal plans and schedules; prepare standardization and specifications. Establish, implement, direct and supervise the preventive maintenance and repair program for City vehicles and equipment, including shop operations, personnel management, and facilities management. Supervise the fleet parts and supplies management system which includes stock classification, stock selection/levels, purchasing, and inventory control. Manage the City fuel and oil purchasing, stock, underground tanks; assure economical use. Coordinate with Risk Management for insurance claims and insurance applications. Partner with other City departments to ensure excellent customer service, vehicle availability, and cost control. Solicit and review customer feedback. Serve as the main user of the fleet management software; implement and develop key performance indicators and utilize data from the systems to inform lifecycle planning, as well as financial and operational decisions. Prepare division budget, implement budgeted work plan items, monitor division expenditures, and plan for long-term needs. Develop and implement the procurement and disposal of vehicles and equipment. Provide opportunities for professional development to staff. Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports. Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff. Assist in the development and implementation of department goals that support the City's Mission and Business Plan. Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals. Evaluate Fleet operations to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff. Ensure assigned staff are regularly evaluated and recognize staff. Initiate hiring process and coordinate the onboarding and training of new employees. Prepare budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures and capital purchases, (submit periodic budget updates and monitor assigned performance measures). Assist in the development and updating of City policies, ensure proper interpretation and administration of policies by staff. Create an environment of teamwork and respect. Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals. Use progressive discipline when appropriate with guidance from a Director/Administrator. Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field. Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Automotive Engineering or a related field. Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in fleet maintenance and repair management. Or minimum 9 years of relevant education and experience. 2 years' supervisory experience. Valid driver's license. Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions. Move throughout City facilities and buildings. Operate a computer and other office equipment. Communicate with City employees and residents. Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally. Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office environment and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally. Exposure to hazardous materials and noise from equipment. Noise level in the office is moderately quiet and in the field is moderately loud. Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed. May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.


Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Selection Procedure

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The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton?


The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact kritter@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.

This position is Non-Represented and the applicable benefits are as follows:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employees are offered a choice of medical/vision coverage through either Kaiser Permanente or the City's self-insured plan. Preferred Provider Option is available through the self-insured plan. Rates for both plans are available on the Benefit webpage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for details. The dental insurance plan covers services such as regular checkups, x-rays, fillings and crowns. Orthodontia coverage is also provided.

Deferred Compensation Program

The City contributes

4%

of the employee's base wage rate into a deferred compensation retirement plan. Employees may also set aside a percentage of their earnings on a tax-deferred basis.

Retirement Plan

Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS). Both the employee and employer contribute to the plan.

Life Insurance

A group term life insurance policy is provided to each employee at a value equivalent to the annual salary, up to $50,000. Each eligible dependent is also provided with a $1,000 policy. There is no cost to the employee. Optional supplemental insurance is available for employees and their dependents at group rates.

Long Term Disability Protection

Many employees are provided with a long term disability policy up to the equivalent of 60% of their salary.

Flexible Benefits

The City offers employees the opportunity to open two separate tax-free accounts through salary reduction. One account is to pay for expenses not covered by health insurance and the other account is for child care costs.

Vacation

Employees accrue vacation beginning with the first day of employment as follows: 12 days per year (0-5 years); 18 days per year (6-10 years); 21 days per year (11-15 years); 24 days per year (16-20 years); and 27 days per year (21+ years).

Sick Leave

Upon employment, the employee receives a sick leave bank of 24 hours, with an additional 24 hours awarded after three months. Thereafter, sick leave accrues at the rate of four hours each pay period.

Employee Assistance Program

A confidential counseling assessment and referral service is available without cost to employees and family members for help with personal, family or job-related problems.

Paydays

The City of Renton pays employees on the tenth and the twenty-fifth of each month (24 pay periods each year).

Holidays

The City recognizes eleven holidays and offers two "personal" holidays each calendar year for most employees.

Hours of Work

Flexible work schedules are available in many departments.

Transportation

Unlimited free rides on various bus systems as well as various carpool and rideshare options are available for City employees.

Management Leave

All non-represented employees that are non-overtime eligible shall be given a management leave bank of non-accruable leave in the following amounts: 56 hours for Administrators, Deputy Administrators, Directors, and the City Clerk; 40 hours for Managers, Analysts, and Others Non-accruable management leave is to be used within the calendar year that it is credited to employee's leave bank. Management leave may not be "rolled over" from one year to the next.

Please see the

City of Renton Benefits webpage

for more information.