Fleet Maintenance Manager

Fleet Maintenance Manager Location: Riverside, MO (Onsite) Company: Velociti LLC Keep Our Fleet Moving. Keep Our Teams Working. At Velociti, our technicians rely on safe, reliable, and fully equipped vehicles every day to deliver exceptional service across the country. As our Fleet Maintenance Manager , you'll be the driving force behind our fleet operations-ensuring every vehicle is compliant, road-ready, and equipped for success. If you're someone who thrives on organization, enjoys solving problems, loves creating efficient processes, and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to meet you. This isn't a mechanic position. Instead, it's an opportunity to lead the administration, coordination, and operational readiness of our growing fleet while partnering with Operations, HR, Safety, and vendors to deliver an exceptional employee experience. What You'll Do As Fleet Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee the complete lifecycle of Velociti's company vehicle fleet, including: Fleet Administration & Compliance Manage vehicle registrations, titling, licensing, insurance, and compliance documentation. Maintain accurate fleet records, including maintenance history, inspections, mileage, and vehicle assignments. Ensure documentation remains organized, audit-ready, and compliant with company standards. Administer fleet management and telematics platforms to ensure data accuracy. Fleet Maintenance & Vendor Management Build and manage preventive maintenance schedules for the entire fleet. Coordinate repairs and maintenance with approved vendors. Monitor vehicle downtime, maintenance costs, and repair quality. Track rental vehicle usage and ensure timely returns to control costs. Vehicle Readiness Inspect vehicles before deployment to ensure they are clean, safe, and fully operational. Verify required equipment is stocked and functioning, including GPS devices, safety kits, snow chains, spare tires, tools, and other company equipment. Coordinate vehicle assignments and oversee the return and redeployment process. Employee Training & Onboarding Lead fleet orientation for new employees. Train technicians on company vehicle policies, safe driving expectations, telematics, and equipment care. Partner with HR and Training to maintain current fleet training materials. Safety & Regulatory Support Maintain working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA requirements related to fleet administration. Support driver qualification documentation, MVR reviews, and compliance tracking. Coordinate with third-party compliance vendors to ensure deadlines and filings remain current. Reporting & Continuous Improvement Monitor fleet performance and maintenance trends. Produce reports on compliance, fleet readiness, maintenance activity, and vehicle utilization. Recommend improvements that reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve vehicle longevity. What Success Looks Like You'll be successful when you consistently: Keep fleet records accurate and audit-ready. Maintain high vehicle readiness for technician onboarding. Reduce vehicle downtime through proactive maintenance planning. Coordinate vendors efficiently while controlling costs. Deliver engaging onboarding sessions that reinforce safe driving and company expectations. Ensure compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time. Help improve fleet safety and operational efficiency. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in fleet coordination, fleet administration, transportation operations, or a related field. Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience coordinating vendors, maintenance schedules, and compliance activities. Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance, safety standards, and fleet operations. Experience using fleet management software, telematics platforms, and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and collaborate across departments. Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing commercial or service vehicle fleets. Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA regulations. Experience with Geotab, Samsara, J.J. Keller, or similar fleet management and compliance systems. Knowledge of GPS reporting and fleet analytics. Why You'll Love This Role This position offers a unique opportunity to combine operations, logistics, compliance, vendor management, employee training, and process improvement into one impactful career. You'll play a vital role in supporting technicians across the country by ensuring they have safe, reliable vehicles every day. If you enjoy building processes, solving problems, collaborating with multiple departments, and making a measurable impact on operations, this is the role for you. Work Environment Primarily onsite in Riverside, Missouri. Standard Monday-Friday business hours. Occasional evening or weekend support may be needed for onboarding or urgent fleet needs. Combination of office work and hands-on vehicle inspections. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors when inspecting vehicles. Join Velociti At Velociti, we believe operational excellence starts behind the scenes. As our Fleet Maintenance Manager, you'll help keep our employees moving, our customers supported, and our business operating safely and efficiently. If you're ready to take ownership of a critical function and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help drive the future of Velociti's fleet operations. Velociti