Public Works Fleet Manager

Public Works Fleet Manager

Salary

$46.04 - $51.79 Hourly

Location

City of Blaine, Public Works , 1801 - 101st Ave NE, Blaine, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-34

Department

Public Services/Public Works

Division

Public Works/Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 4:30 PM Central

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Description

The Fleet Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing capital equipment, developing the fleet management budget, scheduling preventative maintenance and repair work for all city vehicles and equipment, supervising all mechanics, managing the City's fueling system, coordinating staff training, and conducting annual safety inspections, among other duties.

Examples of Duties

These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not necessarily all inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance and repair of city vehicles and equipment;?records daily work orders, parts used, and preventative maintenance into fleet management system.
• Plans, administers, and presents Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) vehicle and equipment recommendations for all departments to city staff and city council; evaluates vehicle and equipment replacement needs.
• Administers and monitors the fueling system, including preparing and submitting required reports to City offices and state and federal agencies;?orders and maintains inventories of fuel, lubricants, and parts for city vehicles.
• Supervises mechanic staff daily along with assigning work, counseling, disciplinary action and conducting annual performance evaluations; daily work assignments, disciplinary action as needed, and performance evaluations conducted annually.
• Processes purchase orders and invoices and ensures costs are properly coded to the correct departments and divisions; when new invoices are generated and decides which department to code it to.
• Coordinates training of staff, including but not limited to Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications, and other required training; attends required trainings on both an annual basis and ongoing when there's new equipment.
• Files annual licenses for City fleet and ensures all vehicles are properly insured and when renewals are due.
• Properly disposes of surplus fleet units for maximum salvage value through various live and on-line auctions; decides which equipment should be disposed of annually in Spring and/or Fall.
• Coordinates annual safety inspections of the maintenance shop including hoists, fuel tanks, and garage apparatus; and makes sure all shop equipment is inspected according to state and federal requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to fleet management.
• Methods of fleet acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.
• Government operations as it relates to fleet budgeting and equipment needs.
• Vehicle condition rating systems.
• Budgeting and purchasing procedures including Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
• Hazardous waste disposal regulations.
• Microsoft Office Suite and other database applications.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Solid presentation skills.
• Lead, motivate, supervise, and train employees.
• Human relations/customer relations skills.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of vehicle maintenance management
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Three (3) years of CIP/budget management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank and air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of employment. All associated costs will be covered.

Desirable Requirements

• Five (5) years of vehicle maintenance management

Supervision of Others

• Provides direct supervision of vehicle maintenance employees.

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, twisting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

• Must possess a valid Class D driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history background check, driver's check, and reference checks.

We offer an excellent comprehensive benefit package for full time employees. Including paid vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement benefits, educational assistance, employer paid employee assistance program, Flex Spending, Post Retirement Health Care, optional deferred compensation and short term disability.

CITY CONTRIBUTION

For 2026, the City contributes $1,590.00 per month for each full-time employee to apply towards the benefits offered through the cafeteria plan if electing medical coverage. For 2026, the City contributes $804.50 per month for each full-time employee if medical coverage is waived. The City's contribution is pro-rated for part-time employees.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

The City of Blaine offers a full cafeteria plan. All full-time probationary and regular City employees are eligible to participate. Single coverage is part of the core, but if the employee so elects, he/she may include his/her dependents on a family policy. Employees may choose from five options under HealthPartners. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following date of hire for both employee and employee+ policies. The following are the monthly premiums for each plan:

HealthPartners (1/1/2026)

Group #5602

Copay - Open Access Network

2500HSA, Aggregate - Open Access Network

3400HSA,

Open Access Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Open

Access Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Open

Access Network

Employee

$1,397.50

$1,072.50

$1,042.50

$1,070.50

$983.00

Employee + Spouse

$2,936.00

$2,252.50

$2,190.50

$2,249.00

$2,064.50

Employee + Child(ren)

$2,796.50

$2,145.50

$2,086.00

$2,142.00

$1,966.00

Family

$3,635.00

$2,788.50

$2,711.50

$2,784.50

$2,556.00

2500HSA, Aggregate - Perform Network

3400HSA,

Perform Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Perform Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Perform Network

Employee

N/A

$1,051.00

$1,021.50

$1,049.00

$963.50

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$2,207.50

$2,146.50

$2,204.00

$2,023.00

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$2102.50

$2,044.50

$2,099.00

$1,926.50

Family

N/A

$2,732.50

$2,657.50

$2,729.00

$2,505.00

2500HSA, Aggregate - Achieve Network

3400HSA,

Achieve Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Achieve Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Achieve Network

Employee

N/A

$1,008.00

$980.00

$1,006.50

$924.00

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$2,117.50

$2,059.00

$2,114.00

$1,940.50

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$2,017.00

$1,961.00

$2,013.50

$1,848.00

Family

N/A

$2,621.00

$2,549.00

$2,617.50

$2,402.50

2500HSA, Aggregate - Select Network

3400HSA,

Select Network

3400HSA,

Rx - Select Network

5000HSA,

Rx - Select Network

Employee

N/A

$911.50

$866.00

$910.00

$835.50

Employee + Spouse

N/A

$1,914.50

$1,862.00

$1,911.50

$1,755.00

Employee + Child(ren)

N/A

$1,823.50

$1,773.00

$1,820.50

$1,671.00

Family

N/A

$2,370.00

$2,305.00

$2,367.00

$2,172.50

DENTAL INSURANCESingle dental insurance is part of the core, but family dental insurance is available. All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible. This dental insurance becomes effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The monthly premiums for single and family coverage is:

PLAN

SINGLE

DEPENDENT/FAMILY

HealthPartners

$57.75

$113.07

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic life in the amount of $50,000 is part of the core. All full-time probationary and regular City employees are provided with a term life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy.

PLAN

RATE

Lincoln Financial

$8.50

ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE

Available for family members of all full-time probationary and regular employees at low group rates from Lincoln Financial and/or PERA Life. Specific regulations apply.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY

All active full-time employees who work 40 hours a week are eligible to participate in the long-term disability (LTD) plan.

RETIREMENT

Retirement benefits are those of a coordinated plan which combines the benefits of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) with regular Social Security benefits. The employee contributes 6.50% of total annual earnings to PERA. The city contributes 7.50% of the employees annual earnings to PERA. The employee also contributes the mandatory social security contribution which is matched by the City.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement upon satisfactory completion of approved work-related educational courses offered by accredited institutions.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

All regular full-time employees may participate in an Employee Assistance Program through HealthPartners at the Citys expense. In certain instances, this benefit extends to the employees immediate family as well.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in a pre-tax savings program through payroll deduction.

HEALTH SAVING ACCOUNTS and/or FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

All full-time probationary and regular employees are eligible to participate in the Citys pre-tax health savings account and/or flexible spending accounts for medical/dental/vision expenses and/or dependent care costs. Specific rules and regulations govern use and eligibility.

POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN (HCSP)

The city has implemented the Minnesota State Retirement System HCSP, which requires employees to save money on a pre-tax basis to pay medical expenses and/or health insurance premiums after termination of public service.

HOLIDAYS

The following eleven paid holidays will be observed by the city:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Presidents Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Floating Holiday (used upon supervisory approval)

VACATION

Vacation leave is accrued by all regular full-time employees.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave is accrued by all full-time employees at the rate of four hours per pay period with a maximum accumulation of 960 hours. A minimum of one hour must be used per occurrence.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

All probationary and regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave upon the death of an immediate family member. Employees may convert up to four days of sick leave per occurrence.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three (3) years of vehicle maintenance management?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have three (3) years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have three (3) years of CIP/budget management or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and abilities?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License with tank and air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of employment? All associated costs will be covered.

• Yes
• No, but I can obtain within six months of employment.
• No

06

Do you have five (5) years of vehicle maintenance management?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you applying for Veterans Preference Points?

• Yes, Non-Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Spouse of Disabled Veteran
• Yes - Spouse of Deceased Veteran (you are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran)
• Yes - Spouse of Disabled Deceased Veteran (you are ineligible to receive points if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran)
• No

08

How did you learn about this position?

• Website
• I am a Current Employee
• Referral

Required Question

Employer City of Blaine

Address 10801 Town Square Drive NE

Blaine, Minnesota, 55449

Phone 763-785-6109

763-717-2624

Website https://BlaineMN.gov