Fleet Superintendent

FLEET SUPERINTENDENT

Public Works / Central Garage

As the Fleet Superintendent for the City of Salina, this dynamic role involves overseeing the maintenance & repair of the city's extensive fleet, which includes over 700 pieces of equipment. Ensuring the operational readiness & safety of this fleet is not only crucial for the day-to-day functioning of city services but also vital for community resilience during weather-related events like snow removal & floods. This role demands an individual who can lead a team of skilled technicians, administer a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, & manage a budget. The responsibility of maintaining the fleet service building & supporting grounds further emphasizes the importance of this role in sustaining the infrastructure that supports all municipal operations.

Duties:

• Directs, schedules & supervises a central program of maintaining & repairing all automotive & power equipment; confers with & advises city staff & others on an equipment replacement program.
• Develops & administers a preventive maintenance program; inspects & diagnoses mechanical defects in automobiles, trucks, graders, rollers, mowers & other mechanical equipment used in road, street, park, utility & police activities; maintains liaison with users regarding equipment & repair needs.
• Directs & monitors the inventory & accounting of parts, fuel, oil & equipment; requisitions parts, supplies & contract work; maintains records of equipment history, maintenance & servicing.
• Directs maintenance at fleet services building & surrounding grounds; ensures service areas are maintained.
• Drafts specifications for the purchase of new automotive, construction equipment, maintenance supplies, & related equipment; recommends vehicles & equipment to be replaced or sold.
• Monitors divisional budget along with preparing annual budget estimates; prepares financial & operating statements; directs billings for fuel charges.
• Trains, supervises & evaluates performance of subordinate personnel.
• Aids in storm related activities such as snow removal & flood works.

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. along with supplemented trade school or college level work.
• Must possess a fuel system operator certificate or obtain within thirty (30) days after Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) examination availability.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible automotive & equipment mechanical repair, or related management experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Requirements:

• Must live within 40 minutes response time.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver's license at hire.
• Must possess a valid Kansas Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brakes, passenger, & tanker endorsements, or obtain within one (1) year from the start date of employment.

The City of Salina will pay enrollment fees & pay wages for employees to attend Class B CDL training at Salina Area Technical College.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary DOQ:

• Starting Pay: $63,670-82,763/yr.
• Full Salary Range: $63,670-101,870/yr.

Paid Time Off:

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

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TH 07/10/2025