Fleet Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of the methods and operation of general automotive and construction vehicle maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting procedures, budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and planning methods
• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning principles
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration
• Advanced knowledge of fleet management principles and practices, including acquisition, maintenance, repair, disposition, and parts inventory control
• Advanced knowledge of the types and levels of maintenance and repair activities performed in a fleet maintenance program
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of applying and evaluating industry time standards related to the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of fleet equipment
• Advanced knowledge of contract management principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and applicable software applications
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances
• Ability to prepare comprehensive plans, reports, and recommendations for improved service and cost-effectiveness
• Ability to understand, select, develop, train, motivate, plan, organize, evaluate, and supervise the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and office staff
• Ability to use computers and applicable software applications
• Ability to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships
• Ability to prepare clear and concise management, administrative, and financial reports
• Strong organizational, time management, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong communication skills, patience, and technical ability to assist and mentor lower-level managers and supervisors with the goal of helping them grow in knowledge and technical ability

Nice To Haves

• Light-duty vehicles
• Medium-duty vehicles
• Heavy-duty vehicles
• Off-road equipment (e.g., trailers, generators, compressors, yellow iron equipment, etc.)
• Manage several fleet maintenance locations and/or groups of field and resident technicians
• May be required to manage shops in different states

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, coordinate, and manage the functions of multiple fleet maintenance locations
• Prepare and write specifications for automotive vehicles, equipment, supplies, tools, and materials
• Review time and motion records to determine downtime related to maintenance and repair of fleet equipment
• Investigate complaints regarding vehicle condition and equipment failure
• Prepare written plans and specifications for the fabrication of equipment
• Recommend appropriate methods and repairs to recondition fleet units
• Develop long-range plans to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve fleet availability
• Resolve procedural, operational, and administrative problems by communicating with upper management and other company personnel
• Conduct research and analyze recommendations, requests for bids and purchases, and statistics in order to develop policies and procedures
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate resource utilization
• Review the work products of others to ensure compliance with policies, rules, and procedures
• Prepare written and electronic documents, letters, and reports to provide upper management with status updates on objectives achieved, issues encountered, and recommended operational improvements
• Analyze data to increase operational efficiency
• Ensure strict servicing and maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maintain operational timelines
• Develop strategies to improve fuel efficiency
• Conduct product and company research on products and services
• Interview, recommend hiring, train, discipline, resolve grievances, and evaluate subordinate staff while ensuring personnel management functions are appropriately carried out
• Communicate with staff regarding customer service issues, operational requirements, and performance standards, and work with private vendors to resolve equipment servicing or repair issues and address vendor performance as needed
• Establish sources through contracts or other means for the provision of required parts, tools, equipment, materials, and services
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis
• Enforce company rules and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Managing maintenance operations for light- and heavy-duty fleet equipment
• Managing preventive maintenance and repair work performed by Lube Technicians, Field Technicians, Shop Technicians, and Resident Technicians
• Managing parts procurement activities performed by Parts Runners and Procurement Specialists
• Managing fabrication work performed by Fleet Fabricators
• Managing office functions performed by administrative staff
• Ensuring vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and repaired in a timely and safe manner
• Ensuring work order information is properly documented in the Fleet Management Information System (FMIS)
• Ensuring a safe work environment

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dentalcare
• Visioncare
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Weekly pay schedule
• RRSP matching
• Hybrid WFH
• company-paid career training