Description

Join our exceptional Fleet team, where we enhance lives through public service. This position offers excellent pay and benefits, along with an outstanding work environment with a focus on teamwork and customer service.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, manage a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment, and ensure our City services run smoothly for the community we serve.

As the Fleet Manager, you will:

• Plan, organize, and oversee all fleet operations, including maintenance, repair, replacement, and utilization of City vehicles and equipment.
• Develop and manage the division’s short- and long-term strategic goals and budgets.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanics.
• Establish policies and standards to improve safety, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Collaborate with other City departments, vendors, and contractors.
• This role is essential in keeping Issaquah’s operations safe, reliable, and sustainable.

BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, the City offers the following:

• Medical Plans: Excellent low- and high-deductible options, free for you and low cost to add your whole family.  
• HSA Contributions: Employer contributions for high-deductible plans are $3,350 for individuals and $6,650 for families. 
• Dental and Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage
• Time Off: Generous vacation and sick time, 40 hours of management leave annually, and 14 paid holidays.
• Retirement: Participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) with employer contributions.
• Deferred Compensation:  $200/month match into a 457b deferred compensation plan.
• And More! 

Equity Statement

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

This position is open until filled with a first review date of January 5. 2026. 

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Manages the purchase, operation, maintenance, and replacement planning of all City-owned fleet vehicles and equipment.

• Provides direction, training, and leadership to staff, including evaluating performance, mentoring, and making staffing recommendations.
• Oversees and inspects fleet activities to ensure the work is performed safely and effectively.
• Develops comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair programs.
• Oversees the procurement and disposal of vehicles and equipment.
• Prepares division budget, implements budgeted work plan items, monitors division expenditures, and plans for long-term needs.
• Serves as a power user of fleet management software. Implements Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) plans, develops key performance indicators and utilized data from system to inform lifecycle planning, as well as financial and operational decisions.
• Partners with other City departments to ensure excellent customer service, vehicle availability, and cost control. Solicits and reviews customer feedback.
• Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• Manages consultants/vendors and monitors performance.
• Collaborates on the City’s sustainability efforts, including fleet electrification, fuel management, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
• Ensures safety practices, procedures, and equipment are followed. Investigates accidents as needed.
• Stays apprised of fleet-related trends; best practices; and laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
• Prepares and processes accounting documents including requisitions, invoices, and expense claims.
• Ensures equipment and materials are maintained, available and ready in anticipation of emergency events.
• Manages City fuel delivery, consumption and storage program while overseeing compliance with local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in fleet operations management, including at least two years of supervisory or lead worker experience.
• Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• CDL class A with air brake restriction removed, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid WA State driver's license with a driving record that meets City standards.
• Or any combination of training and experience that would provide the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques, and practices of fleet operations management.
• Principles of management, supervision, training, and evaluating performance.
• Project management practices and techniques.
• Safe work practices.
• City organizational structure and operations.
• Principles of municipal budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of emergency management.
• Technical aspects of fleet operations.
• Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), fuel management, and diagnostic tools.
• Purchasing and contract administration processes.

Skilled in:

• Applying management and supervision principles, including training, hiring, evaluating, rewarding, and disciplining staff.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of the assigned division.
• Creative problem solving, including identifying mutually beneficial solutions.
• Effectively leading the fleet team by providing a positive example and influence.
• Applying and interpreting policies, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Using computers and applicable software programs.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with City staff, City leadership, contractors, and the general public.
• Communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion.
• Mediate conflicts; deescalate customers who may be upset; and effectively manage sensitive disputes, high stress situations and personnel issues.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and present information to staff, contractors, the City Council, and others.
• Exercise significant judgment and discretion in making decisions for the assigned division.
• Analyze situations and propose and implement an effective course of action.
• Develop and implement strategic goals and priorities for the assigned division.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and delegate work.
• Read and interpret plans and other technical drawings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and the general public.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed indoors with frequent visits to the equipment repair shop to check work, inventory, machines, and supplies. Occasional field visits may also be required. May occasionally perform the work of a Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Indoor work consists of using a computer and being required to sit for extended periods of time. Work in the equipment repair shop exposes the employee to dirt, grease, noxious fumes, chemicals, and hazards related to working with and around a variety of equipment, working in confined spaces, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and heavy lifting. Mechanic and Heavy Equipment Mechanic work requires bending, stooping, lifting, working in confined spaces, and working in and around a variety of heavy equipment and driving a variety of equipment and vehicles. May require lifting of up to 50 pounds. This position requires driving.