What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Manager position at Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape?
Benefits:
About the Role:
The Fleet and Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's fleet of vehicles, machines and equipment used in daily operations. This role ensures that all vehicles, machinery, and equipment are maintained, safe, and fully operational, while also optimizing the efficiency of their use. The Manager is tasked with scheduling regular maintenance, coordinating repairs, managing maintenance inventory, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working to reduce operational costs.
Qualifications:
Responsibilities: (These duties are not just limited to the above; they will also include any area where Miller Creek needs assistance.)
Job Type:
- Overtime
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
About the Role:
The Fleet and Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's fleet of vehicles, machines and equipment used in daily operations. This role ensures that all vehicles, machinery, and equipment are maintained, safe, and fully operational, while also optimizing the efficiency of their use. The Manager is tasked with scheduling regular maintenance, coordinating repairs, managing maintenance inventory, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and working to reduce operational costs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in fleet, machine and equipment management, logistics, transportation, or a similar role.
- Proven experience in managing vehicle maintenance, machine, maintenance, equipment maintenance repairs, and compliance.
- Understanding of vehicle mechanics, machine maintenance, equipment mechanics, maintenance schedules, and repair processes.
- Knowledge of fuel efficiency and vehicle, machines and equipment lifecycle management.
- Strong knowledge of DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations, OSHA standards, and other relevant laws.
- Strong multitasking abilities to manage scheduling, vehicle, machine and equipment assignments, and team coordination.
- Ability to handle emergencies, such as breakdowns or accidents, efficiently.
- Effective communication to interact with drivers, suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.
- CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) or understanding of CDL requirements for fleet vehicles.
Responsibilities: (These duties are not just limited to the above; they will also include any area where Miller Creek needs assistance.)
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for all vehicles, machines and equipment.
- Coordinate repairs and maintenance to ensure minimal downtime.
- Maintain records of all service, repairs, and maintenance activities.
- Inspect vehicles, machines and equipment regularly for safety, cleanliness, and road/jobsite worthiness.
- Ensure all vehicles, machines and equipment comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including licensing and inspections.
- Monitor compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations and other industry standards.
- Monitor driver performance, including adherence to schedules and safety standards.
- Address driver concerns or complaints and resolve conflicts effectively.
Job Type:
- Full-time 40 hours/week
- Paid Time Off - 4 weeks/year
- Health Insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Time off request forms are easily accessible and always available.
- Referral program
- Refer someone who you believe is good for the company and receive $300 once they have been with the company for more than 6 months.
- OT Pay: 1 & ½ pay after 40 hours/week - Overtime hours regularly available.
- Paid Training
- After 6 Months/ Full-time employment: 401(k) - Matching: Make direct paycheck contributions to a Retirement account. Receive Employer matches up to 4%.
- Safety Boot Reimbursement
