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Fleet Management
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A career in fleet management involves oversight and responsibility for vehicle and heavy equipment repair, maintenance, refueling, record keeping, procurement, and disposal. Fleet Managers collaborate and coordinate with other agency departments, divisions, and key personnel.
Senior Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fieldMaster's of Public AdministrationFleet Manager
Job Description: A Fleet Manager plans, organizes, implements, directs, and leads the activities of the Fleet Services Division of a Department of Public Works or a State Department of Transportation.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $58,600 - $100,400
Minimum Years Experience Required: 8
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
Assistant Fleet Manager
Job Description: Assistant Fleet Managers direct automotive maintenance and repair activities within an assigned section of the City's overall fleet management operation, composed of at least several fleet maintenance shops.
Hiring Demand: Low
Typical Salary: $88,157
Minimum Years Experience Required: 5
Education & Work Experience:
More- Master's of Public Administration
Mid Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Bachelor's degree in BusinessFleet Services Manager
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $79,790
Minimum Years Experience Required: 4-6
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Business
Fleet Services Analyst
Hiring Demand: Moderate
Typical Salary: $58,617
Minimum Years Experience Required: 2-4
Education & Work Experience:
More- Bachelor's degree in Business
Entry Level Occupations
Typical Education and Certification Requirements
Associate's degree in Heavy Diesel TechnologyHeavy Equipment Technician II
Job Description: Heavy Equipment Technician II is the journey level classification in the series. Incumbents perform skilled work in the repair and modification of diesel and gas-powered construction equipment, heavy and light trucks, and automobiles. Incumbents assist the supervisor in providing direction and on-the-job training to Heavy Equipment Technician I's.
Hiring Demand: High
Typical Salary: $51,456
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0.5-2
Education & Work Experience:
More- Associate's degree in Heavy Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Technician I
Job Description: Heavy Equipment Technician I is the trainee level classification in the series. Incumbents assist Heavy Equipment Technician II's in overhauling and repairing construction equipment, heavy and light trucks and automobiles, and independently perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
Hiring Demand: Very High
Typical Salary: $40,934
Minimum Years Experience Required: 0.5-2
Education & Work Experience:
More- Associate's degree in Heavy Diesel Technology