Fleet Operations Manager (Outsourced Services)

Job Description:

Fleet Operations Manager (Outsourced Services)

Description

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Full-time position available with the General Services Department, Central Fleet Division
Pay Range: $5,910-$9,010 per month
Work Location: 5300 Municipal Ave
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Serve as the primary lead for managing fleet contract vendors, associated contracts, and outsourced services to ensure quality, compliance, and continuity of operations.
• Apply strong shop knowledge across both heavy and light equipment to support maintenance decisions, service standards, and vendor performance.
• Oversee fleet processes including procurement, asset management, fuel management, shop operations, billing, and environmental compliance to maintain reliable and cost-effective service delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functionally across fleet operations to ensure systems, vendors, and internal teams remain aligned and responsive to operational needs.
• Monitor vendor performance and service outcomes, addressing issues proactively to minimize downtime and service disruptions.

What success looks like

• Fleet vendors meet performance standards, contractual requirements, and service timelines.
• Fleet assets are maintained, tracked, and managed efficiently with minimal operational disruption.
• Fueling, billing, and compliance processes are accurate, consistent, and audit-ready.
• Leadership trusts your recommendations to improve efficiency, cost control, and service reliability.
• Fleet operations remain stable, compliant, and responsive to City needs.

What you get

• Leadership role with real ownership over fleet systems and vendor relationships.
• Opportunity to apply technical and operational expertise across a complex fleet environment.
• Career growth within General Services and City operations leadership.

Why this role matters
City services depend on reliable fleet operations. This role ensures vehicles and equipment are available, compliant, and cost-effective, directly supporting public safety, service delivery, and responsible use of public funds. Your decisions have a measurable impact across departments and daily operations.


Qualifications

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REQUIRES

• High school graduation and 5 years of experience in one of the following areas of fleet that may include light or heavy duty automotive equipment repair and maintenance work, fleet management, overseeing fleet fueling activities, automotive storeroom control and/or fleet management, overseeing fleet fueling activities, automotive storeroom control and/or fleet asset management, billing and administrative function.
• Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• Must possess a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Class A, B or C issued by the state of Missouri prior to the end of the employee's probationary period.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

PREFERENCES

• Automotive repair shop and outsourced services management, hands-on repair experience.

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).