City of Clinton
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Clinton Fire Department Employment Opportunities (1)
Clinton Public Library (0)
General City Employment Opportunities (4)
Public Works Department (0)
Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF) (0)
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TRANSIT AND MTA FLEET MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR The City of Clinton, Iowa (population 24,469) is seeking candidates for the position of Transit and MTA Fleet Maintenance Director. Clinton is in Clinton County, Iowa, on the Mississippi River. Located in eastern Iowa, adjacent to Quad Cities, and several other suburban cities, just over 2 hours from Chicago, citizens enjoy convenient access to a large variety of cultural events, dining, retail, recreation, sporting, employment, educational and entertainment opportunities. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, transportation management or closely related field.
Experience/Qualifications: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public transit operations, transportation planning, or fleet management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
Salary and Benefits: The Transit and MTA Fleet Maintenance Director is a full-time, FLSA exempt position.
Current salary range is $83,699 - $107,619. Generous benefit package including: paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) contributions, and group health/dental/life insurance. Ability to purchase through payroll deduct vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible health/dependent care spending plan contributions.
Residency: Must live within 20 miles from Clinton’s City Hall in either Iowa or Illinois.
To apply: Send a completed City of Clinton application along with cover letter, resume, and salary history by 4:00 p.m. on January 16, 2026 to: Human Resources at HR@cityofclintoniowa.gov
For questions, call 563-594-6754 or 563-613-0135.
The City of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers applicants for any posted position without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, transportation management, or a closely related field, and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public transit operations, transportation planning, or fleet management—including at least three years of supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet City of Clinton insurability requirements. (CDL not required for this leadership position.)
Must reside within a 20-mile radius of City Hall, maintain primary residence at that location, and be available for operational or emergency response needs as required by the City.
Non-user of tobacco products and compliant with the Smoke Free Air Act during work hours and while representing the City.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, reference check, and pre-employment drug screen; continued compliance with federally mandated FTA Drug & Alcohol testing requirements for transit administration personnel.
Special Requirements
Extensive knowledge of public transportation administration, including fixed-route and paratransit operations, service planning, performance monitoring, scheduling, customer service standards, and regulatory compliance.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local transit regulations, including FTA and IDOT requirements, grants management, procurement rules (including 2 CFR Part 200), reporting, and compliance with the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Broad knowledge of fleet management principles, including vehicle maintenance standards, lifecycle and capital replacement planning, specification development, warranty management, and best practices for maintaining a mixed municipal fleet.
Proficiency with transit technology systems, including dispatching software (e.g., Easy Rides), AVL/GPS platforms, farebox/tablet systems, surveillance systems, and fuel management systems (e.g., Veeder Root); ability to interpret operational data and troubleshoot system issues through staff oversight.
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, purchasing, cost allocation, inventory management, and ensuring proper use of funds from multiple sources (federal, state, and local).
High-level interpersonal and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration with employees, union representatives, City leadership, regulatory agencies, planning partners (ECIA/RPA), vendors, and the public.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information in accordance with federal program requirements, personnel standards, and City policies.
Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to municipal transit and MTA fleet maintenance; manages staff including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, and discipline.
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; manage and approve required quarterly and annual IDOT/FTA reports; manage audits, drug & alcohol program reporting, and policy documentation.
Manage applications, compliance, and reporting for federal and state operating and capital grants (FTA, STA, IDOT); manage ECIA/RPA planning processes to maintain long-range capital replacement needs and grant eligibility.
Manage procurement, specification development, and surplus processes for vehicles and equipment; leverage purchasing consortiums (e.g., Sourcewell) and auction platforms (e.g., GovDeals, Public Surplus); manage coordination of insurance updates for additions and disposals.
Coordinate daily transit operations, vendor and customer communications, and dispatch/AVL systems; ensure continuity of bus tablets, farebox programming, and supporting software systems; provide oversight and direction for troubleshooting activities.
Manage safety and security programs, including onboard camera systems, safety training, and compliance monitoring; manage the investigation of accidents and incidents and manage accident review procedures.
Manage, negotiate and administer transportation service contracts (e.g., Medicaid transportation brokers, interlocal agreements) and oversee marketing and bus advertising programs.
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Clinton Fire Department Employment Opportunities (1)
Clinton Public Library (0)
General City Employment Opportunities (4)
Public Works Department (0)
Regional Water Reclamation Facility (RWRF) (0)
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TRANSIT AND MTA FLEET MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR The City of Clinton, Iowa (population 24,469) is seeking candidates for the position of Transit and MTA Fleet Maintenance Director. Clinton is in Clinton County, Iowa, on the Mississippi River. Located in eastern Iowa, adjacent to Quad Cities, and several other suburban cities, just over 2 hours from Chicago, citizens enjoy convenient access to a large variety of cultural events, dining, retail, recreation, sporting, employment, educational and entertainment opportunities. This is an exceptional opportunity for the right person.
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, transportation management or closely related field.
Experience/Qualifications: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public transit operations, transportation planning, or fleet management, including at least three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
Salary and Benefits: The Transit and MTA Fleet Maintenance Director is a full-time, FLSA exempt position.
Current salary range is $83,699 - $107,619. Generous benefit package including: paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) contributions, and group health/dental/life insurance. Ability to purchase through payroll deduct vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, and flexible health/dependent care spending plan contributions.
Residency: Must live within 20 miles from Clinton’s City Hall in either Iowa or Illinois.
To apply: Send a completed City of Clinton application along with cover letter, resume, and salary history by 4:00 p.m. on January 16, 2026 to: Human Resources at HR@cityofclintoniowa.gov
For questions, call 563-594-6754 or 563-613-0135.
The City of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers applicants for any posted position without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, transportation management, or a closely related field, and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in public transit operations, transportation planning, or fleet management—including at least three years of supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet City of Clinton insurability requirements. (CDL not required for this leadership position.)
Must reside within a 20-mile radius of City Hall, maintain primary residence at that location, and be available for operational or emergency response needs as required by the City.
Non-user of tobacco products and compliant with the Smoke Free Air Act during work hours and while representing the City.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, reference check, and pre-employment drug screen; continued compliance with federally mandated FTA Drug & Alcohol testing requirements for transit administration personnel.
Special Requirements
Extensive knowledge of public transportation administration, including fixed-route and paratransit operations, service planning, performance monitoring, scheduling, customer service standards, and regulatory compliance.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local transit regulations, including FTA and IDOT requirements, grants management, procurement rules (including 2 CFR Part 200), reporting, and compliance with the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.
Broad knowledge of fleet management principles, including vehicle maintenance standards, lifecycle and capital replacement planning, specification development, warranty management, and best practices for maintaining a mixed municipal fleet.
Proficiency with transit technology systems, including dispatching software (e.g., Easy Rides), AVL/GPS platforms, farebox/tablet systems, surveillance systems, and fuel management systems (e.g., Veeder Root); ability to interpret operational data and troubleshoot system issues through staff oversight.
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, purchasing, cost allocation, inventory management, and ensuring proper use of funds from multiple sources (federal, state, and local).
High-level interpersonal and relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration with employees, union representatives, City leadership, regulatory agencies, planning partners (ECIA/RPA), vendors, and the public.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information in accordance with federal program requirements, personnel standards, and City policies.
Plan, organize, direct, and control activities related to municipal transit and MTA fleet maintenance; manages staff including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, and discipline.
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets; manage and approve required quarterly and annual IDOT/FTA reports; manage audits, drug & alcohol program reporting, and policy documentation.
Manage applications, compliance, and reporting for federal and state operating and capital grants (FTA, STA, IDOT); manage ECIA/RPA planning processes to maintain long-range capital replacement needs and grant eligibility.
Manage procurement, specification development, and surplus processes for vehicles and equipment; leverage purchasing consortiums (e.g., Sourcewell) and auction platforms (e.g., GovDeals, Public Surplus); manage coordination of insurance updates for additions and disposals.
Coordinate daily transit operations, vendor and customer communications, and dispatch/AVL systems; ensure continuity of bus tablets, farebox programming, and supporting software systems; provide oversight and direction for troubleshooting activities.
Manage safety and security programs, including onboard camera systems, safety training, and compliance monitoring; manage the investigation of accidents and incidents and manage accident review procedures.
Manage, negotiate and administer transportation service contracts (e.g., Medicaid transportation brokers, interlocal agreements) and oversee marketing and bus advertising programs.
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