Fleet Manager
Shenandoah CountyShenandoah County
Fleet Manager
Job Summary
The Fleet Manager performs advanced skilled mechanical work on a variety of construction and sanitation equipment and supervises and coordinates the maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles of the Department of Solid Waste. Performs appropriate duties in the absence of the Solid Waste Operations Manager; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Director of Solid Waste.
Essential Job Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. The County provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions herein described.
- Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Diagnoses mechanical problems, determines required repair or replacement of parts and initiates repair on trucks, construction equipment, and other automotive equipment.
- Does diversified electrical work on automotive equipment, such as troubleshooting electrical problems and repairing or replacing defective parts, repairing and adjusting lights, and repairing generators and starters.
- Serves as a member of the Landfill Safety Team and assists in monthly safety meetings.
- Provides guidance to other Department of Solid Waste staff regarding the proper handling and operation of equipment and vehicles. Instructs staff on proper preventative maintenance techniques and measures to identify or prevent damage.
- Services chain saws, tractors, weed eaters, pumps, and other small equipment.
- Performs minor body and paint work.
- Main point of contact with vendors. Negotiates and obtains comparative prices for purchase of supplies, services, and parts. Maintains inventory of parts, fluids, and other supplies for equipment/vehicle maintenance.
- Assesses invoices and quotes for accuracy.
- Maintains repair records and related equipment records.
- Acts as the Department’s Solid Waste Operations Manager in his/her absence for short durations.
- Assists with the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment of other County departments on a limited and infrequent basis, as assigned.
Education and Experience
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, intermediate experience in the operation of medium to heavy motorized equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires considerable experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including construction and power-driven equipment, or equivalent combination of relevant technical school education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications
Possession of an appropriate commercial driver’s license with Class B endorsement valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Virginia Solid Waste Operator Class II License preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment and techniques.
- Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of the department and of general administrative policies and practices.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs for the purposes of creating and formatting documents, graphs, presentations, databases and spreadsheets.
- Knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of construction and maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery, such as drills, presses, grinders, micrometers, brake relining and drum grinding machines, and welding equipment.
- Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing in a highly interactive team-oriented work environment.
- Skill in using computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes;
- Ability to operate standard office and other work-related equipment.
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, contractors, associates, and the general public.
- Ability to diagnose the more common defects in the drive trains, chassis, and other components of construction and sanitation equipment.
- Ability to detect by inspection any worn or broken automotive parts.
- Ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to make reports.
- Ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems.
- Ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams and installation and repair charts.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
- Ability to keep office records and to prepare accurate reports from file sources.
- Ability to perform and organize work independently.
- Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine office management details without referral to supervisor.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance at work.
This position is classified as FLSA Non-Exempt. The starting annual salary is $57,276.85-$65,868.38 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The County offers an excellent benefits package, including Virginia Retirement System, health and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, and holidays. The successful candidate must pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening and background check.
The County application and position description are available at www.shenandoahcountyva.gov/jobs, or in the Office of the County Administrator, 600 North Main Street, Suite 102, Woodstock, VA 22664, 540-459-6165. Qualified applicants should submit a complete application, cover letter, and resume in person or by mail to the attention of Shenandoah County Human Resources, 600 North Main Street, Suite 102, Woodstock, Virginia 22664. Applications may also be submitted electronically to jobs@shenandoahcountyva.us.
Recruitment will be open until the position is filled, with a first review of applications on Monday, November 23, 2026.
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Shenandoah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer