Vice President of Heavy Equipment & Fleet

Moss Utilities

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Heavy Equipment and 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction, utilities, heavy civil, or similar industry preferred

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: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed