Vice President of Heavy Equipment & Fleet

Moss Utilities • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Heavy Equipment & Fleet is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, and financial management of the company’s fleet. This role ensures that all vehicles, equipment, and fleet-related systems are aligned with production needs, safety standards, and long-term business growth.

Requirements

• Experience in fleet management, equipment management, or related field
• Senior leadership role overseeing multi-location operations
• Experience in construction, utilities, heavy civil, or similar industry preferred
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large capital budgets
• Proven ability to scale operations in a high-growth environment
• Deep understanding of fleet lifecycle management, maintenance programs, and compliance requirements
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a fleet strategy aligned with company growth and operational demands
• Partner with executive leadership to forecast fleet needs based on project pipeline and expansion plans
• Establish long-term plans for asset lifecycle, replacement, and capital investments
• Oversee all fleet operations including procurement, maintenance, utilization, and disposal
• Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of all vehicles and equipment across jobsites
• Standardize processes across regions to drive consistency and efficiency
• Implement systems to track and improve fleet performance metrics
• Own fleet budget including capital expenditures, operating costs, and cost control initiatives
• Drive cost efficiency through vendor management, fuel programs, maintenance optimization, and asset utilization
• Analyze total cost of ownership and make data-driven decisions on repair vs. replacement
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing fleet team across multiple locations
• Establish clear roles, accountability, and performance expectations for fleet personnel
• Partner with Operations, Safety, and HR to ensure alignment across the business
• Manage relationships with vendors, dealerships, leasing companies, and service providers
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to ensure best value and service levels
• Oversee procurement process for vehicles and equipment to meet operational timelines
• Ensure all fleet operations meet regulatory requirements and company safety standards
• Partner with Safety to enforce DOT compliance, inspections, and reporting
• Implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce risk and downtime
• Drive adoption of fleet management systems (GPS tracking, telematics, maintenance platforms)
• Leverage data and reporting to improve decision-making and operational efficiency
• Partner with IT to integrate fleet systems into broader company infrastructure

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness plans.
• Multiple health plan options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership through our ESOP program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed