Manager, Fleet

Portland General Electric Company • Tualatin, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. The Fleet Manager will lead the operation of a results-driven team to transform and optimize our fleet. They will oversee the operation, maintenance, compliance, and optimization of our vehicle fleet. Through strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in fleet management practices, they will work cross-collaboratively across PGE and spearhead business process improvement initiatives to deliver operational outcomes.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or other related field OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressive experience in fleet operations, fleet maintenance, transportation services, heavy equipment management, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including at least one year of formal people leadership or significant informal leadership responsibilities such as leading teams, coordinating projects, mentoring employees, or driving operational improvements.
• Must possess Journey-Level Mechanic status with extensive knowledge of fleet maintenance, diagnostics, repair practices, and safety standards.
• Proven experience managing fleet operations, including maintenance planning, vehicle and equipment lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, vendor relationships, and operational performance.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a history of safe driving practices.
• Expert knowledge of fleet and garage processes and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of transmission and distribution system.
• Advanced knowledge of collective bargaining agreement
• Intermediate knowledge of employment law.
• Advanced skills in strategy setting.
• Working knowledge of systems used in department.
• Advanced knowledge of utility regulations and tariffs.
• Advanced skills in project management.
• Advanced skills in using data.
• Advanced skills in customer focus.
• Expert skills in tact and diplomacy.
• Expert interpersonal skills.
• Expert influence skills.
• Expert skills in organization and prioritization.
• Expert communication skills.
• Advanced process management skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate performance management skills.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to work a variable schedule.
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather.
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance.
• Ability to work shift schedule. (occasionally during storm season)
• Ability to work on-call schedule.
• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Nice To Haves

• PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [email protected] or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of supervisory and/or professional staff responsible for fleet management.
• Manage the daily operations of the organization's fleet, including vehicles, equipment, and associated assets.
• Monitor vehicle utilization and ensure maximum fleet availability.
• Develop and implement fleet policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate vehicle procurement, replacement, and disposal activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Maintain vehicle registrations, licensing, permits, and inspections.
• Supports safety reviews/investigations and modifications of vehicles when approved.
• Develop and manage fleet operating and capital budgets.
• Monitors and manages expenditures.
• Prepare KPIs, reports and financial forecast/recommendations.
• Ensure financial targets are met.
• Analyze fleet performance metrics and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Develop strategy for overall teams and functions.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop, prioritize and implement cross-functional initiatives.
• Oversee KPI/Scorecard and performance standard development.
• Oversee development of plans to facilitate employee engagement.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including selecting vendors, establishing metrics and service level agreements.
• Monitoring vendor performance and working with vendors to resolve issues.
• Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes.
• Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team.
• Provides guidance in the creation of development plans.
• Monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback.
• Completes annual performance management reviews.

Benefits

• performance based incentive bonus
• total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager