Safety and Fleet Manager

Tendit Group•Denver, CO

6d•$105,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Safety and Fleet Manager is a senior operational leader responsible for fleet integrity, mechanic oversight, and safety compliance across all Colorado locations, with additional oversight of Utah and Arizona operations. This role is compliance-heavy and field-driven, requiring frequent site presence, audit readiness, and hands-on leadership of mechanics, shop foremen, and fleet operations. This position owns DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety standards, ensures fleet reliability, reduces risk exposure, and enforces preventative maintenance and safety programs across a multi-state footprint. Success in this role requires decisiveness, consistency, and the ability to hold teams accountable in environments where safety failures are not an option.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred.
10+ years of fleet and safety leadership experience, including multi-location oversight.
Demonstrated experience managing mechanics and fleet maintenance teams.
Deep working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and vehicle safety compliance.
Proven experience managing $3M+ operating budgets.
Strong audit, documentation, and inspection management experience.
Ability to travel extensively within Colorado and periodically to Utah and Arizona.
Direct, confident leadership style with the ability to enforce standards consistently.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily fleet operations and maintenance across all assigned locations.
Directly manage and support mechanics, shop foremen, and fleet support staff.
Ensure all vehicles, equipment, and assets meet preventive maintenance schedules and operational standards.
Monitor equipment uptime, repair timelines, and lifecycle replacement planning.
Establish and enforce fleet cleanliness, inspection, and readiness standards across all locations.
Own and enforce compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, state, and local safety regulations.
Maintain audit-ready documentation for inspections, certifications, maintenance records, and driver compliance.
Conduct regular site safety audits, fleet inspections, and corrective action follow-ups.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, policies, and training.
Lead investigations for vehicle incidents, injuries, near misses, and safety violations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Lead, coach, and hold accountable mechanics, shop leaders, and fleet teams.
Set clear performance expectations related to safety, uptime, documentation, and cost control.
Partner with operations, HR, and leadership to address performance issues, training gaps, and compliance risks.
Build a culture where safety is operational discipline, not a suggestion.
Manage a multi-million-dollar fleet operating budget, including forecasting and cost control.
Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or reliability.
Negotiate and manage third-party vendors, service providers, and equipment suppliers.
Track and report on fleet KPIs related to downtime, costs, incidents, and compliance.
Partner with Operations, HR, Risk Management, and Finance to align fleet and safety priorities.
Support insurance renewals, claims management, and risk mitigation efforts.
Ensure consistency of standards across Colorado, Utah, and Arizona operations.