Fleet Monitoring Coordinator

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: New Carrollton, MD 20784Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.33 - $30.14 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: GovernmentKeep Our Fleet Moving. Support the Mission. Make an Impact. Are you organized, resourceful, and energized by a fast-paced environment where your work keeps an entire operation moving? The City is seeking a Fleet Monitoring Coordinator to play a vital role in coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the City’s fleet operations. In this highly visible role, you’ll help ensure City vehicles and equipment are available, properly tracked, maintained, and ready to support essential services. You’ll work across departments, communicate with employees and service providers, monitor fleet activity, and help identify issues before they become operational problems. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Fleet Monitoring Coordinator is responsible for overseeing vehicle activity and performance using the Samsara fleet management platform and supporting transportation operations by providing direct driving services. This includes transporting seniors and disabled residents to community destinations and transporting youth to programs such as the Boys & Girls Club. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, tech-savvy, and experienced in both monitoring systems and providing safe, courteous transportation.    DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES • Safely operate a City vehicle to transport seniors and disabled residents to designated community destinations (e.g., medical appointments, physical therapy, classes, or for local errands). • Provide scheduled pick-up and drop-off transportation services for youth attending the Boys & Girls Club in a timely and professional manner. • Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other relevant transportation and safety standards. • Maintain accurate records of passengers, routes, and schedules. • Ensure a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for all passengers. • Support efficient fleet operations and promote accountability among drivers and departments. • Monitor fleet data through Samsara to track vehicle location, route progress, idle time, speeding, harsh events, and overall vehicle usage. • Escalate findings to the Office Manager or Department Head. • Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on fleet performance, fuel usage, mileage, incidents, maintenance needs, and driver scorecards. • Ensure all vehicles meet safety, insurance, and registration requirements. • Assist with budgeting for fleet-related expenses and vehicle replacement planning. • Perform other related duties as assigned.   **All candidates considered for the position will be required to successfully pass a background investigation. **The City of New Carrollton is a Drug-Free Workplace. Pre-employment and random drug screenings are required to maintain a safe and drug-free work environment. ** The City of New Carrollton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. ** In accordance with the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA), the City of New Carrollton does not require or request any applicant to take a lie detector test as a condition of employment. The use of lie detector tests is prohibited by federal law, except in limited circumstances as provided under the Act. QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED. • 2+ years of experience in transportation and fleet operations. • Demonstrated ability to drive safely and courteously, especially when transporting seniors or youth. • Experience using Samsara or a similar telematics platform. • Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety compliance. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Prior municipal or government fleet experience preferred. • Proficiency in using a basic computer.   CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS • Valid Class A or B CDL with P (Passenger Endorsement).   PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Working Environment) • Combination of office-based work (monitoring and reporting) and field-based work (driving and vehicle inspections). • May be exposed to varying weather conditions while driving. • Requires extended periods of driving, sitting, and standing. • Some lifting of equipment or materials up to 25 lbs. may be required. • Occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.