Fleet Director

Summary:

The Fleet Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s fleet operations. This will involve managing the organization's fleet assets to support its operations, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve strategic goals efficiently and effectively. The Fleet Director will work directly with the compliance department to ensure that the fleet maintains compliance with all Federal and State regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by the business demands.

DOT Compliance and Regulatory Management:

• Ensure all vehicles comply with DOT regulations, including maintaining accurate records of inspections, licenses, permits, and certifications.
• Develop and implement DOT best practice policies and procedures to ensure the fleet operates safely and legally.
• Ensure regular audits and inspections are completed to identify and address any issues promptly.
• Maintain, prepare, and submit required regulatory maintenance records, reports, and filings related to DOT compliance.

Fleet Maintenance and Operations

• Develop and oversee a preventative maintenance program to ensure all equipment is properly maintained and serviced according to manufacturer recommendations and DOT regulations.
• Develop and maintain a service provider network to minimize downtime and ensure equipment is in optimal condition.
• Manage accurate records of all fleet assets, including vehicles, equipment, and related documentation such as titles, registrations, and warranties.
• Manage parts inventory on wear items and request competitive pricing from various vendors.

Fleet Strategy and Optimization

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies or equipment upgrades to improve fleet performance and reduce operating costs.
• Analyze fleet performance data, such as fuel consumption, vehicle utilization, and maintenance costs, to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of concern.
• Generate regular reports and present findings to senior management.

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Develop and manage the fleet budget.
• Manage the acquisition, disposal, and replacement of fleet assets, including negotiating contracts with suppliers, evaluating procurement options, and ensuring optimal asset utilization and maintenance throughout their lifecycle.

Collaboration and Leadership

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as operations, logistics, and finance departments, to align fleet management objectives with overall business goals and priorities.
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable any direct reports.

Qualification Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in logistics, business administration, transportation, or a relevant field preferred.
• Alternatively, a combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience preferred in the following areas:

• • • Heavy machinery
    • Vocational equipment
    • Hydraulic systems
    • Electrical systems

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Required Skills:

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with customers and employees.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Fleet Management Expertise

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of fleet management and operations.
• Ability to prepare and adhere to a budget and to monitor and reduce expenses.

Leadership and Management Skills

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Organizational Skills

• Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl.

The employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and to walk up to ½ mile daily. Specific vision abilities in this job include close vision and distance vision.  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.

Maximum travel of 40% within North America.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is a drug-smoke and alcohol- free workplace. Drug testing is a requirement for employment.

Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $100,000 - $135,000