Operations Manager- Fleet
About The Position
Every safe propane delivery, every customer served on time, and every vehicle ready for the road starts with a well-managed fleet. As Operations Manager - Fleet, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably by ensuring our trucks, equipment, and facilities are maintained to the highest standards. This role combines leadership, fleet management, and hands-on mechanical expertise. You'll have a direct impact on operational performance, employee safety, equipment reliability, and customer satisfaction by building a proactive maintenance culture and ensuring our assets are ready when the business needs them.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty diesel trucks.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across diesel engines, electrical systems, brakes, and related vehicle components.
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities, repair priorities, and fleet readiness.
- Working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements in a transportation, fleet, industrial, or similar environment.
- Ability to perform hands-on mechanical work, including lifting equipment and working in shop, field, and outdoor environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in propane, energy, logistics, transportation, or a related industry.
- Previous experience leading or supervising mechanics, technicians, or operational teams.
- Experience with fleet or asset management software.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Hazardous Materials (HazMat) endorsement.
- ASE certification.
- Completion of diesel technology, vocational, or trade school training.
- Experience delivering safety training or leading safety initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the operational readiness, organization, and appearance of fleet assets, facilities, and service center grounds.
- Manage fleet and service center assets to maximize utilization, reliability, and return on investment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records using company asset management systems.
- Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve uptime, efficiency, and long-term asset value.
- Ensure vehicles, equipment, and operations comply with all applicable safety regulations and company policies.
- Serve as a resource on the safe storage, handling, and transportation of propane.
- Support safety meetings and provide ongoing fleet-related safety training.
- Verify required certifications, credentials, and compliance requirements are maintained for fleet personnel.
- Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance and repair schedules to support operational demands.
- Partner with drivers and operations personnel to diagnose issues and prioritize repairs.
- Perform diagnostics, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty diesel trucks and related equipment when needed.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and brake system issues using appropriate tools and diagnostic methods.
- Coordinate roadside support and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
- Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts.
- Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to mechanics and other team members.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Multiple medical insurance options
- Dental and voluntary vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supplemental Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Short‑Term Disability
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Propane discounts
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- $50,000 Basic Life/AD&D
- Long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
