Fleet Manager

Fleet Manager

FLEET MANAGER

Location: Austin, TX

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well.  We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage with Generous Employer Cost Share
• Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire date
• 401k retirement savings with 5% match
• Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays Veterans Day for our Vets
• FirstCall Academy for training & development
• Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP) Generous Employee Referral Program
• Affiliate Company transfers

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an experienced Fleet Management professional to join our rapidly growing operations team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, stellar work ethic, strong attention to detail and a customer service mindset – actively engaging with and supporting our branch leaders and employees with their company transportation needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Enterprise Fleet Management relationship, sourcing and securing vehicles to supplement, expand and/or enhance the fleet
• Assist field leaders with fleet planning for replacement and growth expectations
• Schedule and monitor regular maintenance on all vehicles
• Coordinate urgent or emergency repairs as needed
• Establish and administer policies and procedures related to fleet usage, driver eligibility, safety, and compliance to all applicable DOT regulations
• Manage vehicle licensure and registration, and ensure all fleet vehicles are outfitted with insurance cards, proper safety equipment and accident reporting information
• Ensure all fleet drivers have proper licensure, up-to-date training and MVR screens as required by our insurance carriers
• Provide regular reporting on budgeting, maintenance and fleet progress
• Develop methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency of the fleet
• Work collaboratively with local management, safety and HR on facilitation of driver training, annual MVR screening, corrective actions and other driver management responsibilities.

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

• This position is part of the Central team and reports directly to the COO
• Regular daily working relationships with branch leadership, safety, finance and HR
• Strong accountability to branch leadership in supporting fleet availability, performance and cost

Qualifications

• 3-5  years large fleet management or administration experience, multi-state
• HVAC, construction or other mechanical services  or utilities industry experience is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Experience working with diverse fleet needs
• Track record in optimizing fleet usage and building  strong relationships with field managers
• Solid experience with the MS 365 suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communicator

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

• Personable/approachable – develops relationships easily, likes meeting people
• Critical/creative thinker – enjoys solving problems and creating innovative solutions
• Detail oriented – strong attention to detail
• Fearless – unafraid to tackle hard jobs and drive to successful outcomes, can do attitude
• Negotiator – strong negotiation skills to reach acceptable outcomes for the business
• Decisive – demonstrates a good sense of judgement, willing to make hard decisions
• Trustworthy – transparent in all interactions, delivers on commitments, dependable
• Fortitude – willing to go the extra mile, stay the extra hour, commit to on time delivery
• Articulate – can clearly communicate and is comfortable presenting information
• Energetic – operates with a high sense of speed and urgency

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.