Fleet Service Superintendent

The City of Madison is a leader in public sector fleet management. Our fleet is critical to our operations and we are committed to safety, efficiency, and sustainability. We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and dynamic leader who will be charged with continuing our award-winning legacy as Superintendent of the City Fleet Service Division.

Madison has a fleet of over 1,500 pieces of equipment; everything from lawn mowers to fire trucks to police cars to electric vehicles, that are critical to providing service to residents every single day. The Superintendent is responsible for managing everything that entails, including leading the highly skilled team that maintains, repairs, and replaces our fleet. Our focus on sustainability (our fleet is a mix of electric, hybrid electric, biodiesel, and renewable diesel vehicles, including North America’s first electric fire truck) has brought us national recognition and awards.

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This is responsible managerial, administrative, and technical work in planning for and directing the programs, operations, and staff of Fleet Service. Fleet Service is responsible for the fueling, administration, purchasing, maintenance and repair, inspection, replacement and disposal of the centralized municipal fleet of vehicles, trucks, and specialized equipment. Under the general direction of the Mayor and the Public Works Team Lead, and in coordination with all other City divisions, the employee functions with a high degree of independence in the development and implementation of assigned programs.

The successful candidate will have strong management skills and a customer service focus. They will understand the industry and what it takes to run an efficient maintenance and repair service. They will be excited to maintain Madison’s leadership in sustainability and committed to supporting a diverse workforce. They will have excellent communication skills and be excited to collaborate with other City agencies.

Employment will be subject to a five-year employment contract negotiated by the Mayor and approved by the Common Council and a term of the contract requires residency in the City of Madison. Non-residents will be given time to establish residency if necessary. This position currently supervises approximately 40 employees, both directly and through subordinate supervisors.

The City of Madison is regularly included in lists of top places to live. A thriving food scene, more than 200 miles of trails for hiking, biking and snowshoeing, excellent healthcare, and of course great transit work together to help meet Madison’s vision to be inclusive, innovative, and thriving.

• #11 Best Places to Live in the Nation - U.S. News and World Report – 2023
• #1 Best Places to Live -  – 2021 and 2022
• #1 Best Cities for Families - Safe Home.org – 2019
• #2 ranked among top 30 mid-sized US cities for green commuting - Commercial Cafe – 2024
• More Madison rankings and accolades can be found on City's Webpage and on Destination Madison.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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