Superintendent of Central Vehicle
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-siteNorth Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Plan, direct, and manage the operation, maintenance, replacement, and modernization of the County fleet of vehicles, heavy construction equipment, specialized equipment, and fueling and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Serve as the senior fleet management professional responsible for fleet operations, asset life-cycle management, fleet technology systems and data, alternative fuel and electric vehicle transition planning, regulatory compliance, and workforce development for the Division of Central Vehicle Maintenance. Establish performance metrics, report against them, and position the Division for recognition in national public fleet benchmarking programs. Lead a diverse fleet serving departments across County government, including public works, public safety, transit, and parks operations. Starting base pay is $90,000 - $120,000 per year. Requires ten years of experience in fleet operation and maintenance with at least five in a supervisory capacity.
Required Qualifications
- Ten (10) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a large fleet of motor vehicles and equipment
- at least five (5) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity
- A valid New Jersey driver's license
- Ability to establish performance metrics, analyze fleet operation and management problems, and present findings and recommendations clearly to County leadership
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a skilled workforce, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff, user departments, vendors, and County leadership
- Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of supervisory, technician, and support personnel and to see that proper procedures are followed and reasonable standards of workmanship and output are observed
- Ability to develop procedures for determining the need for repairs and for the economical disposition of parts and supplies
- Ability to build technician recruitment, training, and succession programs
- Ability to work harmoniously with associates, user departments, vendors, and outside agencies
- Ability to keep alert to modern practices in public fleet management and to utilize electronic and manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
- Knowledge of the methods, practices, and problems involved in the operation, maintenance, repair, dispatching, and replacement of a large and diverse fleet of motor vehicles and equipment
- Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of heavy construction equipment, snow and ice control equipment, landscaping and grounds equipment, and related hydraulic, electrical, and drivetrain systems
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of fuel pumps, fuel management systems, and fueling facilities, and the regulatory requirements applicable to fuel storage and dispensing
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations, including Level 2 and Level 3 (DC fast) charging equipment for cars, vans, and buses, charging network management software, and applicable electrical codes and safety requirements
- Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of transit vans and buses, including accessibility equipment and the service availability demands of a daily transit operation
- Knowledge of the up-fitting, retrofitting, and decommissioning of police and emergency response vehicles and of the maintenance and testing of fire apparatus to applicable NFPA standards
- Knowledge of towing and recovery methods, mobile and field repair operations, parts and inventory management practices, vehicle key control, and shop work order administration
- Knowledge of fleet management information systems, telematics platforms, and the use of fleet data to manage cost, utilization, and performance
- Knowledge of life-cycle costing, total cost of ownership analysis, and fleet replacement planning
- Knowledge of electric vehicle and alternative fuel technologies, charging infrastructure planning, and the safety requirements of high-voltage vehicle systems
- Knowledge of the motor vehicle laws of the State of New Jersey and of EPA, OSHA, and NJDEP requirements applicable to fleet and shop operations
- Knowledge of the most efficient methods of purchasing, requisitioning, and storing automotive equipment, parts, and supplies, including public procurement under New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance analytics and the use of fleet data to anticipate failures and optimize maintenance intervals
Desired Qualifications
- Experience managing a public sector fleet, a fleet management information system, a telematics program, or a fleet electrification program
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Commercial Driver License (CDL) appropriate to the fleet
- NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) or Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS)
- APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP)
- ASE certifications, including ASE Master Technician or ASE xEV electrified vehicle credentials, or EVT certification
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