The City Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the fleet services function with respect to the servicing, vehicle damage repair and in-fleeting/de-fleeting of rental vehicles to maximize fleet utilization and profitability for the City/District.
What You'll Do:
Develops, implements and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization to business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the maintenance, repair and/or reconditioning of fleet vehicles, all activities relating to in-fleeting new and/or used vehicles into the rental fleet and de-fleeting vehicles to sale, auction and/or other alternative channels.
Manages performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating, monitoring and updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for service, damage, in-fleet and deletion, including, but not limited to, technician productivity, percent out of service, overdue idle cars, vendor cycle time, days to deletion and venue quality average grade
Forecasts, budgets and manages key financial drivers including, but not limited to, S&W per day, warranty recovery, cost per estimate and cost per deletion.
Coordinates automotive damage appraisals/repairs and all activities related to repairs and maintenance including documentation and the ordering of parts, tools, and supplies
Oversees, manages and maintains vendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring established service levels and standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed
At bussing locations, oversees the repair and/or maintenance of all busses for the operation.
Partners with the respective Fleet owner, District/City Managers and/or External Partners to prioritize the workload according to business objectives
Manages all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, on-onboarding, training, recognition and performance management of both managers and employees to enable a high performance culture supervises, develops, motivates, recognizes and evaluates the performance of manager and employee staff to enable a high performing culture.
Manages all facets of employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner, in accordance with Company policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners where appropriate.
Provides a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained
Perks You’ll Get:
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
Community involvement opportunities
What We're Looking For:
Organizational and prioritization skills
Financial acumen and forecasting skills
Talent management and delegation
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Excellent investigation and problem solving skills
Negotiation and vendor management skills
High School diploma required; 2-4 year college degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience)
Minimum of 5 years management experience of employees in related field (rental car, automotive shop or service oriented field)
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment that may include early morning, nights, or weekends, as determined by business needs
Ability to lift 50 pounds and oversee multiple work areas
This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely
The annual starting salary for this position is between $65,000 – $78,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Who We Are:
Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.
Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.
We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.
Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.
This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.
Skills Required
- Organizational and prioritization skills
- Financial acumen and forecasting skills
- Talent management and delegation
- Proven written and verbal communication skills
- Investigation and problem solving skills
- Negotiation and vendor management skills
- High School diploma
- 2-4 year college degree (preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years management experience in rental car, automotive shop, or service field
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to work flexible schedules (early mornings, nights, weekends)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Regular on-site presence; cannot be performed remotely
What We Do
Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, primarily involved in vehicle rental and car sharing services through its brands Avis, Budget, and Zipcar.
