Director of Fleet

Job Details

Description

Peak Utility Services Group is an integrated group of engineering and construction companies serving the Electric, Natural Gas and Telecommunications industry.  We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through five operating subsidiaries: Track Utilities, SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers and Superior Pipeline Services.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Director of Fleet is responsible in directing the operation of the Fleet Management Department in repairing, maintaining, and operating motor vehicles, and heavy equipment.  The employee exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in devising work methods necessary to maintain a large fleet of vehicles and heavy construction equipment in support of all departments.

Our Core Values: TRAITS

Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Responsible for optimized asset management, with emphasis on safety, meeting customer requirements, compliance with regulations, and cost benefits 
• Integrates the organization's business plan, goals and budgets with company strategic goals and objectives.
• Meets budget responsibilities through performance evaluation, economic modeling, and leading team process improvement. 
• Ensures compliance with numerous federal, state, and local laws, regulations codes and ordinances.
• Assesses complex competitive/technical issues and political social issues and develops strategies to achieve results that consider the perspective of a wide array of stakeholders.
• Participates in industry/professional forums to stay abreast of industry direction and new technologies.  
• Provides leadership for a fleet and warehouse staff 
• Instructs employees on company core values, company and client policies, and safety policies. 
• Develops schedules and procedures for and ensures adherence to routine maintenance and non-routine repair of all vehicles in the company’s fleet.
• Collaborates with supervisors and staff to manage and reduce expenses such as those for fuel and labor costs.
• Establishes a schedule for recommended replacement of fleet vehicles.
• Drafts and presents reports on department operations and expenses.
• Prepares and implements departmental budget.
• Develops and enforces procedures, policies, and safety protocols for all fleet services staff.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Success Factors

• A strong belief in Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation 
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• Strong work ethic with a great attitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members 
• High level of leadership skills-ability to lead and hold accountable a large team with diverse skill sets 
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skill
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of fleet management and operation
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience with project tracking, reporting, and scheduling 
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, accountable, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Strategic and forward thinking with a high level of professionalism
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
  
  

Experience And Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Five Plus (5 ) years of experience in Fleet Maintenance or Repair with Two (2) years in a supervisor role required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.
  
  

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  
  

Notes

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.