Fleet Manager, Detainee Transport Operations
About The Position
The Fleet Manager oversees the vehicle fleet supporting a government-contracted detainee transportation program operating throughout Texas, with limited operations in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The role ensures the fleet is safe, reliable, compliant, properly maintained, and operationally ready to support mission requirements. Responsibilities include oversight of vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance schedules, fleet utilization, vehicle records, vendors, and fleet accountability. The position requires strong fleet management experience and an understanding of transportation safety requirements, government contract standards, and the security and operational needs of detainee transportation. This is a full-time, exempt/salaried position based in Texas statewide, described as remote with travel; teleworking is not available. Travel is required approximately 75% of the time. The annual pay range is $120,000 to $130,000. Final offer determination depends on factors including education, relevant experience, and labor category mapping.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of progressive fleet management experience.
- Experience managing large or geographically dispersed vehicle fleets, preventive maintenance programs, repair schedules, vendor relationships, and operational readiness.
- Knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state transportation laws, safety standards, and maintenance recordkeeping for government contracts and audits.
- Ability to handle extensive travel throughout Texas.
- Ability to pass required government background investigations and suitability screenings.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities, including coordinating across teams and analyzing cost data.
Nice To Haves
- Fleet management experience in transportation, government contracting, law enforcement, corrections, detention, security, or a similar operational environment.
- Familiarity with secure or detainee transportation safety requirements and specialized security equipment.
- Familiarity with fleet management software, GPS/telematics, and performance metrics tracking.
Responsibilities
- Direct day-to-day fleet operations, including preventive maintenance programs, repairs, inspections, and emergency responses, to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
- Maintain accountability for vehicles and equipment and ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines, safety standards, and government contract requirements.
- Monitor fleet utilization and coordinate vehicle assignments and regional deployments across Texas and surrounding states.
- Ensure adequate vehicle availability for transportation missions.
- Manage vendor relationships, evaluate repair estimates, control maintenance expenditures, assist with budgeting, and analyze performance metrics to guide vehicle replacement strategies.
- Oversee specialized transport equipment configurations.
- Investigate accidents and breakdowns.
- Maintain documentation for audits and provide regular status updates to program leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
