Director of Fleet & Asset Management

Vikor•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

VIKOR is hiring a Director of Fleet & Assets to ensure field crews have the vehicles, tools, and equipment they need while avoiding unnecessary spending. This hands-on leadership role owns the strategy and day-to-day health of the fleet, warehouse, and tool program, and leads the team responsible for operating them. The director plans ahead, monitors financial and operational data, and builds trust with company leadership and field crews. The role is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is full-time and salaried. VIKOR describes its culture as centered on respect and support, with values of UNITY, DEDICATION, and ELEVATION. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in fleet, asset, or equipment management.
At least 3 years of experience leading managers or teams.
Experience managing a mixed fleet of service vehicles and field tools for multi-crew operations.
A track record of controlling capital and maintenance spending using data such as cost per mile, utilization, and return on investment.
Hands-on experience with telematics and fleet software.
Comfort building reports in spreadsheets or databases.
Clear, confident communication skills for working with executives and field crews.
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
Experience with Geotab, Enterprise Fleet Management, or QuickBase.
Background in construction, utilities, telecom, or another field-services industry.
Knowledge of DOT compliance and fleet safety programs.

Responsibilities

Forecast future crew, vehicle, tool, and equipment needs as the company grows.
Develop long-term fleet and asset plans aligned with financial goals and company objectives.
Identify challenges early and proactively bring solutions to leadership.
Evaluate capital purchases for cost-effectiveness and return on investment.
Track asset utilization against project demand and determine when to expand, redeploy, or retire assets.
Review repair and tool spending weekly and annual expenses yearly to identify savings.
Keep crews operating without downtime caused by vehicle issues.
Use telematics and fleet management systems to maintain accurate fleet data.
Oversee preventative maintenance programs to extend asset life and reduce cost per mile.
Lead warehouse and facility operations that support efficient project delivery.
Manage asset tracking systems to ensure tools and equipment are maintained, available, and protected from loss.
Allocate tools and resources fairly across crews.
Lead and develop the Assistant Fleet Manager and Warehouse Manager.
Communicate plans clearly to leadership and crews to build trust and alignment.
Build a team culture of accountability and ownership.