Fleet Manager

Cemstone•Fort Dodge, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cemstone® is a family-owned business with nearly 100 years of experience in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper midwest, known for high quality products and unparalleled service. The company emphasizes its core values and commitment to its employees, aiming to provide stable and progressive employment and a balanced work-life. The Fleet Manager role involves overseeing the daily operations of the shop, managing personnel, and ensuring heavy equipment is operational and well-maintained. This includes scheduling maintenance, managing repairs, maintaining service records, assisting with equipment purchases, and managing parts and supplies inventory within budget. The role also involves personnel management, training, enforcing safety regulations, and communicating with other managers to ensure operational needs are met and safety standards are upheld. The Fleet Manager is expected to maintain professional relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers, promoting the company's image and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Previous fleet management experience, five to ten years preferably
Must have good understanding of heavy equipment operation and function, rolling stock, bodies, and off-road equipment
Must have a Minnesota Driver’s license – Class B or A
Minnesota Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certificate
DOT Medical Card
Must be detail oriented with strong organizational/leadership skills
Must have good mechanical operational knowledge
Must have good understanding of D.O.T. rules
Basic computer skills
Experience/understanding of safe shop practices
Maintain good customer relationships, both internal and external
Understanding of current D.O. T. laws to ensure equipment readiness and safety
Working with vendors/suppliers to keep costs in balance
Maintain positive attitude with all employees
Keep up with industry changes to ensure product knowledge
Ability to read and comprehend basic to complex instructions, correspondence/manuals
Must speak English with good communication skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole, fractions, and decimals as well as ratio, percent, and graphing
Ability to make accurate, informed, reasonable decisions based on information available or knows from experience
Ability to choose best costing/best value decisions based on available data, or calculated methods
To prioritize your needs/equipment needs/personnel needs/company needs
Ensure all vital needs are addressed

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the shop, personnel and heavy equipment and ensure heavy equipment is operational as needed as well as maintaining accurate documentation of service records and reports
Ensure heavy equipment is operational by scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed
Manage the daily operation of the heavy equipment, shop – including routine maintenance and repairs
Maintain documentation of heavy equipment service records, including routine maintenance repairs
Assist in the purchase of heavy equipment by reviewing specifications, testing equipment, and making recommendations, etc.
Purchase and inventory parts and supplies for the heavy equipment
Ensure purchased parts and supplies stay within the annual budget – that includes securing the most competitive price for quality products discounts on trade-ins
Involved in the hiring and discipline of shop personnel
Train employees on new procedures, processes, equipment features - interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
Implement/assist as needed all current and new safety practices
Work with company Safety Director as needed
Assist with needed training for all required personnel
Communicate with all managers on a regular basis as to needs, status and issues
Ensure all maintenance locations practice good housekeeping, health, and safety standards per OSHA regulations
Drive a variety of equipment when transporting equipment is needed
Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers
Promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company and ensure timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction
Other duties as assigned by the fleet manager