Director of Fleet - St. Petersburg, FL
About The Position
Director of Fleet – Greater Tampa area preferred · Full-time · Exempt · $135,000–$150,000/year · Regular travel to company locations · Reports to the Vice President, Operations About Doodie Calls: We take care of the dirty work, so our customers don't have to. Since 2018 we've grown into a portable sanitation company working out of 4 states, serving construction sites, homes, special events and disaster relief. We're the official partner of the Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium and Florida State Athletics. As we grow into new markets and through acquisitions, our fleet is what keeps that service safe and reliable. How we work matters just as much as the work we do. The Doodie Calls Way is our commitment to being People Focused, putting Safety First, acting with Integrity, pursuing Operational Excellence, and delivering an exceptional Customer Experience. These values guide how we work together, serve our customers, and continue to grow. The job: You'll lead company-wide fleet strategy and operations for a large, multi-state fleet of trucks, trailers and specialized equipment. You'll own fleet reliability, preventive maintenance, inspections, asset lifecycle, fleet technology, vendor performance and capital planning. You'll also lead DOT and FMCSA compliance across our interstate and intrastate operations. You'll work closely with Operations, Safety, People Services, Finance and field leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone ready to build the systems and standards behind our next stage of growth.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive fleet, transportation or maintenance management, with significant leadership responsibility
- Experience leading a large, geographically dispersed commercial fleet, interstate and intrastate; 500+ assets strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations, CDL requirements and commercial vehicle inspection programs
- Hands-on Fleetio or comparable fleet system experience, plus telematics, GPS and diagnostics
- Strong data and analytical skills, plus a firm grasp of budgets, lifecycle planning and total cost of ownership
- A solid leader and team player with excellent communication skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- Valid driver's license, willingness to travel regularly, and preferably based in the greater Tampa area
Nice To Haves
- Greater Tampa area preferred
Responsibilities
- Set the fleet strategy and consistent maintenance and inspection standards across every location
- Lead DOT/FMCSA vehicle compliance, and oversee registrations and credentials including IRP, IFTA and UCR
- Improve uptime and reliability, and track roadside inspections, violations, out-of-service events and repeat repairs
- Own vehicle lifecycle planning (spec, upfit, deploy, replace, transfer and dispose) and the fleet operating and capital budgets
- Lead Fleetio, telematics and fleet KPIs, so leadership has clear visibility into performance, cost and risk
- Manage vendors, repair shops, dealers, parts, tire and towing partners to keep total cost of ownership down
- Lead fleet due diligence and integration for acquisitions and new-market launches, and develop the fleet and maintenance team
Benefits
- $135,000–$150,000/year salary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and supplemental plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- A senior leadership role shaping the fleet of a fast-growing, multi-state company
- Referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
