FLEET MANAGER - 55002961

Fleet Manager

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

This position will support the Florida Department of Transportation by ensuring the agency's fleet is safe, efficient, and fully operational to meet statewide transportation needs. This role oversees staff, manages equipment utilization and replacement, and ensures timely, cost-effective repairs across all district shops. By maintaining accurate fleet data, administering fuel programs, and conducting quality assurance reviews, the Fleet Manager strengthens operational readiness and compliance.

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC : Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

District Six / Highway Operations 1000 NW 111th Ave, Miami, FL 33172

Annual Salary Range : $68,784.42 - $89,015.13

Your Specific Responsibilities :

Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work. Has the authority to effectively recommend the hiring, transferring, suspension, lay off, recall's, promotions, discharges, assignments, rewards, or disciplinary actions for subordinate employees. Plans and directs workloads, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with subordinate staff. Provides direction and ensures that all subordinates receive training and instruction in methods and techniques necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.

Coordinate with Operations Centers for equipment needs and review the utilization and of equipment to determine replacement needs. Make recommendations and coordinate vehicle rotation to maximize fleet utilization. Supervise staff in processing requisitions for the replacement of equipment. Review all requisitions for accuracy. Review delivery of vehicles for compliance with specifications as bid. Make recommendations for vehicles found not to be within specifications.

Coordinate repairs in all Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) shops to ensure that all FDOT equipment is being repaired in a timely manner and cost-effective manner. Assisting in scheduling work loads to help each shop keep from being overloaded. Aid management in tracking all related costs of preventative maintenance programs in the District and make recommendations on improving the overall program. Monitor all warranty work on vehicles and track manufacturer's recall notices to ensure vehicles are operating in an efficient and safe manner.

Oversee Fleet Operations Staff and evaluate shop efficiencies in the areas of personnel use, material, and cost. Make recommendations to management as to the need for changes in the local shops. Review the District's rebuild program and make inspections during the rebuilding process in order to ensure that repairs are made in accordance with best practices. Provide shop personnel with technical information as requested and any other needed assistance related to the Department's fleet.

Maintain inventory data in the current Department fleet management and accounting systems. Prepare reports to assist management in making decisions related to fleet maintenance and utilization. Provide training for field personnel in the correct reporting. Track and report monthly delinquent preventative maintenance schedules for each yard.

Manage the administration requirements for the fuel card purchasing program. These requirements are supervising subordinates in ordering and issuing of fuel cards and Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) numbers. Approves all fuel purchases at commercial facilities within established guidelines. Diagnose all problems with in-house fueling systems and make effective repairs. Contact vendors when warranted to make necessary repairs to the fueling system. Create reports on fuel purchases and report any noted discrepancies. Monitor fuel levels during an emergency to ensure the District maintains appropriate fuel levels. Assist in processing purchases as directed.

Perform Quality Assurance reviews of the fleet management program. Review fuel purchases and repair practices for compliance with policies. Conduct gate checks to ensure commercial vehicle requirements are being met and review shop work orders for accuracy.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Skills in :

• reviewing documents for completeness and accuracy.
• the use of current purchasing procedures.
• the use of current versions of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• sorting, code, filing and retrieving data.
• the use of various Department of Transportation (DOT) on-line applications including MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP), Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Contract Funds Management / Florida Accountability Contracts Tracking System (CFM / FACTS), Works purchasing card system, and Florida Electronic Equipment Tracking (FLEET).

Ability to :

Other Job-Related Requirements :

Incumbent will be required to support the Department's Emergency Operations whenever required. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of section 215.422, F.S. Related State Comptroller's Rules and Department of Transportation's Invoice Processing and Warrant Distribution Procedures.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit : https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com /

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any