Team Lead, Fleet Services

The City of Beaumont is growing and evolving, and our Facility & Utility Operations team plays a critical role in keeping municipal services running safely, efficiently, and reliably. Located in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Beaumont is a vibrant and growing municipality where you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible difference by supporting the vehicles and equipment that keep our community moving.

Are you a hands-on leader with experience in fleet maintenance, heavy-duty equipment, asset management, and team supervision? The City of Beaumont is seeking a Team Lead, Fleet Services to lead the daily operations of our Fleet Services team and maintenance shop. Reporting to the Manager, Utility and Facility Operations, you will oversee fleet maintenance and repairs, coordinate staff and shop operations, support procurement, and contribute to long-term fleet asset management and capital planning.

If you are a skilled problem-solver who enjoys leading a team, diagnosing complex mechanical issues, improving operational efficiency, and balancing day-to-day demands with long-term planning, we want to hear from you!

What YOU’RE Responsible for

Fleet Maintenance & Operations Plan, schedule, prioritize, and oversee preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs for the City’s vehicles and equipment to maintain operational readiness and minimize downtime.

Coordinate Commercial Vehicle Inspections (CVIPs) and ensure fleet maintenance programs meet manufacturer recommendations, applicable provincial requirements, and established safety standards.

Provide hands-on technical expertise when required, troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, and monitor recurring maintenance concerns and equipment performance trends.

Leadership & Team Supervision Lead, coach, mentor, and support Fleet Services staff, providing technical guidance, training, and direction to promote a productive, accountable, and safety-focused team.

Assign work, establish priorities, monitor workloads, and coordinate personnel, equipment, and shop resources to meet operational requirements.

Support staff development, resolve day-to-day operational challenges, and foster a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and safe work practices.

Fleet Asset Management & Capital Planning Develop, implement, and maintain a Fleet Economic Theory of Replacement Lifecycle Model to support informed decisions regarding fleet utilization, maintenance costs, replacement timing, and overall asset performance.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of 10-year capital renewal and growth plans, using lifecycle data, operational requirements, and financial analysis to support fleet replacement and expansion decisions.

Monitor fleet utilization, fuel consumption, maintenance expenditures, and asset performance, and support operating budget forecasting and the identification of cost-saving opportunities and sustainable fleet solutions.

Procurement, Inventory & Vendor Management Coordinate the procurement of parts, tools, equipment, shop supplies, and fleet-related services in accordance with City policies, approved budgets, and purchasing requirements.

Monitor inventory levels, maintain accurate records, and ensure essential parts and materials are available to support timely maintenance and repairs.

Support business cases for vehicle and equipment acquisition, major repairs, and replacement or disposal decisions, and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and service providers.

Shop Management & Service Delivery Oversee the daily operation of the Fleet Services maintenance shop, including the allocation of service bays, shop space, tools, equipment, and other resources to improve workflow, safety, and productivity.

Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient shop environment and ensure tools, equipment, and service bays are maintained in good working condition.

Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, fleet management system information, and parts inventory records, and identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and service delivery.

Health, Safety & Regulatory Compliance Promote and support the implementation of the City’s Health & Safety Program, ensuring fleet activities comply with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, commercial vehicle requirements, environmental regulations, and City policies.

Ensure staff follow safe work procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and handle hazardous materials, waste, and shop fluids in accordance with established requirements.

Coordinate inspections, identify and address workplace hazards, investigate and report incidents, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment and reliable fleet operations.

What YOU Bring: Journeyman certification as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, Agricultural Equipment Technician, Automotive Mechanic Technician, or an equivalent relevant trade qualification.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in fleet management, equipment maintenance, or a related field, including experience with maintenance planning, asset management, and financial planning.

Experience supervising, leading, or coordinating mechanics, technicians, or other fleet personnel.

Strong technical knowledge of heavy-duty equipment and vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, repair practices, and preventative maintenance programs.

Experience developing, implementing, or maintaining fleet asset lifecycle models and supporting long-term capital renewal and fleet replacement planning.

Experience with operating budget forecasting, maintenance cost tracking, and the analysis of fleet utilization and performance data.

Knowledge of commercial vehicle inspection requirements, vehicle safety standards, environmental regulations, and applicable occupational health and safety legislation.

Experience with procurement, purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination