Fleet Equipment Specialist - Tucson Arizona

Application and Special Instructions

In person interviews will be held May 20, 2025, and May 21, 2025
The below items must be submitted at the time of application or before the closing date of this recruitment. Applications that do not include the below required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for this position.
• Updated Resume
• Valid and Unrestricted Class D Driver’s License

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Fleet Equipment Specialist position at the City of Tucson’s General Services Department Collaborates with and supports all city departments by developing technical specifications, acquiring and up fitting city vehicles and related equipment, as well as testing for safety and regulatory compliance. 

Work is performed under the supervision of the Fleet Administrator. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of fleet services personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with departments to create and review vehicle, equipment, and upfit bid specifications. Researches new vehicles, technology and equipment available to purchase, that will meet operational needs and fill replacement requests.  

• Compares specifications such as engine type, towing capacity, speed rating, performance cab and chassis configurations, lighting components and patrol vehicle upfit components. Evaluates compared options and ensures vehicle acquisition is based on the research conducted and the departments needs. 

• Purchases, tracks, and coordinates various rolling stock units for the large fleet. Verifies and approves invoices, purchase orders (POs) and dealership paperwork for title and registration. Introduces new units into operation and service, manages warranty, and finalizes new contracts associated with vehicle acquisition.  

• Inputs and documents units into asset management systems for maintenance and repair, including warranty, emissions, and fuel usage. Inspects new vehicles, ensuring the completion of unit delivery to identify and resolve specification issues. Verifies compliance of equipment and vehicles with state and federal motor carrier regulations for every build. 

• Ensures compliance of preventative maintenance to maintain vendor warranty of vehicles. Creates maintenance program in asset management systems for new vehicles and equipment, to be completed by the fleet services technicians. Reviews and analyzes vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair history to prevent problem recurrence and to make changes to the preventative maintenance schedule. 

• Reviews workloads and provides direction when delegating tasks. Communicates and listens to feedback from team members. Trains, guides, and coaches employees and provides input to supervisory staff for performance evaluations. 

• Designs tests for new technology and collaborates with the fleet services shop to assess these innovations; performs testing on new technology and other enhancements as assigned. Meets with vendors at various locations throughout the city to inspect potential new vehicles, attend meetings about new technology, vehicles and equipment, and to collect purchased units. 

• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. 

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience: Three (3) years of related work experience
Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Certifications: 
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in automotive repair and service, purchasing
Demonstrated experience in developing vehicle/equipment specifications for a municipal fleet. 
Demonstrated experience with designing and evaluating preventative maintenance programs for a varied fleet. 
Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical components, industry specifications and standards. 
Demonstrated experience tracking/reporting on vehicles/equipment.  
Demonstrated experience in a fleet repair shop with 2000+ pieces of equipment.  
Work experience in quality control  
Work experience in automotive ordering, inventory and coordinating  
Work experience in equipment parts ordering, inventory and coordinating 

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J5343 - Fleet Equipment Specialist

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here.

Compensation Grade

G106

Hourly Range

$24.16 - 36.24 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

General Services Department

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Environmental-and-General-Services

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD 

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.