Fleet Operations Specialist

Progress Residential • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Looking for an opportunity with a dynamic, fun, and goal-oriented company? We're growing quickly and we're looking for some not-so-typical talent to join our team. Progress Residential is the largest providers of high-quality, single-family rental homes in the United States. With more than 90,000 homes across some of the fastest-growing markets, our residents appreciate the flexibility, freedom, and convenience of living in a single-family home without the obligations of home ownership. Progress is committed to making the home rental process easy and enjoyable for the residents we serve by empowering our team members and investing in innovative systems and technology. Our portfolio has continued to grow substantially the past few years and we see increasing demand for professionally managed single-family rental homes and anticipate continued growth. Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen. Text ProgressJobs to 25000 and you can chat with our Recruiting AI Assistant Kate who can help you find jobs, apply for jobs and answer your questions. Position Summary: The Fleet Operations Specialist assists in the coordination and management of the Progress Residential fleet vehicle program. In addition, the Fleet Operations Specialist will work with the National Director of Facilities and Fleet Operations to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies in such areas as fleet deployment, utilization, fuel expenditures, maintenance costs, ordering costs, and replacement cycle times.

Requirements

• Two (2) or more years involved in fleet administration, procurement, logistics, or equivalent role.
• Understands vehicle fleet management technology.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems.
• Strong Computer aptitude and proficiency, including Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to include experience with Visio
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and an upbeat attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related business field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal customers, vendors, and government representatives and tailor communication style and content to suit the audience.
• Oversees the completion of new driver requirements and assigns vehicles based on market need
• Review's accidents and incidents to provide support and recommendations for the Accident Review Board
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and assist in developing implementation presentations and plans
• Provide timely service for drivers experiencing problems with equipment or systems
• Track and monitor vehicle usage trends - report out all potential issues and/or problems
• Assist in assuring fleet compliance by maintaining impeccable vehicle records related to vehicle mileage, registrations, licenses, and inspections
• Maintain and manage vehicle assignments based on staffing changes and business needs.
• Tracks and evaluates vehicle utilization, idle time, warranties, quality.
• Ensure vehicles are optimally maintained by monitoring and tracking maintenance schedules and repairs.
• Identify vehicle up fitting configurations and modify as necessary to accommodate job requirements
• Assists HR in scheduling post-accident screening

Benefits

• Progress Residential offers all the financial and non-financial incentives you would expect from an innovative real estate investment and management firm:
• In addition to outstanding training, we host quarterly summits and town hall meetings to encourage growth, knowledge sharing and a good time. After all, it's about progress, not perfection.
• We offer competitive compensation, including a performance-based bonus.
• Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family, parental leave, paid time off, 401k match, 10 paid holidays and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees