Fleet Services Specialist

Nature of Work

Do you have the ‘drive’ to keep the City of Bellingham moving? Bring your positive attitude, detail oriented, customer service experience to the shop and become part of a dynamic Fleet Department team! The City of Bellingham Public Works - Fleet Department is now accepting applications for a Fleet Services Specialist.

The Fleet Services Specialist serves as the fleet services primary customer contact for scheduling maintenance and repair work on vehicles and equipment. Prepares and maintains vehicle and equipment records regarding maintenance, repairs, inspections, as well as records pertaining to purchasing and inventory control. Recommends customer service plans and repairs; continues customer service ties with designated customer departments and outside agencies. Coordinates outside work with vendor for equipment repairs. Works in conjunction with Fleet Manager, Mechanic V and department staff to maintain efficient shop workflow.

Salary Information and Benefits:

This position will start at Step 1 ($30.54/hour). Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Guild of Pacific Northwest Employees, Local 1937 Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The full hourly range for this position is $30.54 - $37.39. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here’s a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time

12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

8 hours sick leave accrued monthly

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security

Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

Closing Date/Time: 06/30/2025 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time

To apply online go to: http://www.cob.org/employment