Fleet Coordinator

Job Overview:

Metropolitan is seeking a Fleet Coordinator to work closely with the Fleet Unit Manager, staff, and stakeholders across the organization. Metropolitan manages over 1,400 vehicles and 502 facility assets—including sedans, trucks, cranes, forklifts, trailers, construction equipment, pumps, and generators—across twelve Southern California locations.

This role applies fleet management knowledge, regulatory knowledge, and equipment experience to maintain accurate records, analyze data, and prepare reports. The Fleet Coordinator supports staff and stakeholders through training, guidance, and assessment of assets to recommend replacements or surplus options, while introducing innovative solutions to improve operations.

Key functions include coordinating the annual Operating Equipment review, supporting vehicle specifications and in-service processes, maintaining computerized maintenance records, administering driver evaluations, and delivering safety and maintenance training. The role also involves auditing maintenance programs, consulting on repairs and spare parts, conducting site visits for compliance, and collaborating with managers and technicians to track preventive maintenance, fleet financials, warranties, recalls, and safety compliance.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

To view the full job description click here: Fleet Coordinator

Schedule: 4/10 schedule (Monday – Thursday, 6:00AM – 4:30PM)

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience is defined as: a combination of experience with fleet maintenance, equipment utilization, dispatching, acquisition, and salvaging of light and heavy equipment. Knowledge of CMMS tools such as (Maximo, FleetIO, AssetWorks) for scheduling, tracking, and optimizing fleet performance.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS License(s):

- Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

- May require a Class A Drivers License for testing of equipment

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Benefits:

- Competitive compensation

- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.

- Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.

- Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System

- Tuition reimbursement

- Training and advancement opportunities

- Excellent working environment

- Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).