Director of Fleet & Assets

Director of Fleet & Assets

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-Time | Salaried

VIKOR is hiring a Director of Fleet & Assets to make sure our field crews always have the vehicles, tools, and equipment they need to do great work, without unnecessary spend. You'll own the strategy and day-to-day health of our fleet, warehouse, and tool program, and lead the team that keeps it running.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thinks ahead, watches the numbers closely, and builds trust with both leadership and crews.

General Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Forecast future needs for crews, vehicles, tools, and equipment as the company grows.
• Build long-term fleet and asset plans that align with financial goals and company objectives.
• Spot challenges early and bring solutions to leadership proactively.

Capital Spend and Asset Oversight

• Vet capital purchases for cost-effectiveness and return on investment.
• Track asset utilization against project demand and decide when to expand, redeploy, or retire assets.
• Review repair and tool spending weekly and annual expenses yearly to find savings.

Fleet Operations

• Keep every crew running with zero downtime caused by vehicle issues.
• Use telematics and fleet management systems (such as Geotab, Enterprise Fleet Management, and QuickBase) to keep fleet data accurate.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs that extend asset life and lower cost per mile.

Facilities, Warehouse, and Tools

• Lead warehouse and facility operations that support efficient project delivery.
• Run asset tracking systems that keep tools and equipment maintained, available, and protected from loss.
• Allocate tools and resources fairly across all crews.

Leadership

• Lead and develop the Assistant Fleet Manager and Warehouse Manager.
• Communicate plans clearly to leadership and crews to build trust and alignment.
• Build a team culture of accountability and ownership.

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years in fleet, asset, or equipment management, including 3+ years leading managers or teams.
• Experience managing a mixed fleet of service vehicles and field tools for multi-crew operations.
• Track record of controlling capital and maintenance spend using data (cost per mile, utilization, ROI).
• Hands-on experience with telematics and fleet software; comfort building reports in spreadsheets or databases.
• Clear, confident communicator who can work with executives and field crews alike.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations, or a related field.
• Experience with Geotab, Enterprise Fleet Management, or QuickBase.
• Background in construction, utilities, telecom, or another field-services industry.
• Knowledge of DOT compliance and fleet safety programs.

The VIKOR Culture

We believe people do their best work when they feel heard and supported. That is why we strive to live out our values of UNITY, DEDICATION and ELEVATION every day. Our employees experience an environment centered on respect, allowing them to perform at their highest level.

VIKOR is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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