Fleet Operations Superintendent - City of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

03/20/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 27

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Birmingham is seeking a Fleet Operations Superintendent to oversee and coordinate the operation, maintenance, servicing, and technical repair of a variety of heavy and light-duty diesel and gasoline-powered automotive equipment such as public safety vehicles and related equipment and other fleet vehicles for various departments in a large jurisdiction. Incumbents supervise personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair, inspection, servicing, and modification of a variety of gasoline, diesel, and related powered equipment in the Automotive/Heavy Equipment Shop or Fire Shop Divisions. Fleet Operations Superintendents are required to create and review work orders that are then assigned to the appropriate staff within the division. Employees in this job class are also expected to prepare and monitor the budget for their department. The primary responsibility of Fleet Operations Superintendents entails planning, directing, and supervising daily shop operations through shop supervisors. Employees in this classification receive managerial direction with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies, and goals.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:


City of Birmingham $63,502 - $98,508

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• Commercial driver's license (CDL)

• Experience in the service and repair of gasoline equipment (e.g., cars and light trucks).

• Experience in the service and repair of diesel equipment (e.g., heavy trucks and equipment).

• Experience supervising people engaged in the service and repair of vehicles and/or heavy equipment (e.g., delegating and inspecting work).

• Experience using Fleet Management software (e.g., Assetworks, Chevin).

Option B:

• Driver's license (with the ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of hire).

• Experience in the service and repair of gasoline equipment (e.g., cars and light trucks).

• Experience in the service and repair of diesel equipment (e.g., heavy trucks and equipment).

• Experience supervising people engaged in the service and repair of vehicles and/or heavy equipment (e.g., delegating and inspecting work).

• Experience using Fleet Management software (e.g., Assetworks, Chevin).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• ASE Master Technician (cars or trucks).

• APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP).

• NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS).

• NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM).

• Degree in Automotive Technology.

• Experience adhering to environmental regulations in a shop environment (e.g., oil spill cleanup).

• Experience investigating occupational accidents and injuries.

• Experience purchasing shop tools and equipment (e.g., getting quotes from multiple vendors).

• Experience purchasing vehicles and/or equipment using bid specifications.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains programs and procedures to track the maintenance, repair, and usage of fleet vehicles and equipment and to ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and budgetary procedures.

• Writes and reviews work orders, reports, and memos regarding auto shop activities and documents on the job accidents and injuries.

• Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.

• Oversees maintenance and repairs on rolling stock, equipment, and/or facilities.

• Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.

• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed both in an indoor office setting and in an employer-owned automotive workshop. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer and phone as well as the occasional use of electrical, gas, or air powered tools and equipment such as a pneumatic wrench. Exposure to contaminates such as dust, gasoline, and/or caustic chemicals, and to potential mechanical and moving vehicle hazards is common. Work involves exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold), working around uneven, cluttered, and slippery surfaces, high vibration, and loud noise (e.g. industrial and repair equipment).

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.