Manager, Fleet Standards & Governance

Description Since 1928, Asplundh Tree Expert LLC has been dedicated to safe, efficient, and innovative clearance services to the utility industry. A family‑owned and operated corporation headquartered near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Asplundh has grown to employ over 36,000 diverse, energetic professionals throughout the US, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. At Asplundh, our mission is to be the recognized world leader in providing professional, safe, cost‑effective, and environmentally sustainable vegetation management and other utility‑related services. We challenge our people to consistently exceed the expectations of the customers we serve. Asplundh has always been an innovator focused on looking for a Better Way to improve safety, productivity, and performance. Summary We’re hiring a technical fleet professional with a deep familiarity with construction/off‑road equipment (drills, hydro excavators, dozers, excavators, trucks). This role bridges the gap between field operations, internal stakeholders, and external OEMs/suppliers—translating real‑world use cases into clear equipment specifications, vendor requirements, and procurement‑ready standards. You’ll help ensure we select, configure, and deploy the right equipment for safety, productivity, and total cost of ownership. Key Responsibilities Partner with field leadership to understand job types, duty cycles, constraints, and pain points; translate into equipment requirements and functional specs. Own equipment specification development for priority categories (hydro excavation, HDD drills, compact equipment, support trucks, attachments). Interface with OEMs/suppliers on configuration, options, pricing drivers, lead times, and technical tradeoffs; ensure requirements are understood and met. Support equipment evaluations: demos, trials, performance scorecards, and technical comparisons across brands/models. Coordinate with internal groups (Fleet, Operations, Safety, Engineering, Finance) to align on standards, compliance, and lifecycle strategy. Drive standardization and governance: recommended models/configs, approved option lists, and documentation. Work with regions to approve Capex and Rental requests. Build business cases (CapEx vs lease, lifecycle costs, utilization assumptions) to support decisions. Create clear vendor‑facading documentation (RFP inputs, spec sheets, acceptance criteria) and internal training/communications. Success Looks Like Faster, cleaner vendor communication and fewer spec misunderstandings. Better equipment fit for the work to higher utilization and productivity, fewer change orders. Standardized configs that reduce cost, improve parts commonality, and simplify training/maintenance. Desired Skills And Experience Must‑have Technical degree (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or similar) or equivalent technical experience in heavy equipment applications. Strong working knowledge of off‑road / construction equipment specs and applications. Ability to translate field use cases into clear technical requirements and vendor‑ready specs. Experience working with OEMs/dealers/suppliers (quoting, configuration, option selection, performance tradeoffs). Excellent communication skills—can speak to field crews and executives without losing technical accuracy. Comfortable traveling to field sites and vendor facilities as needed. Nice‑to‑have Experience in utilities, electrical construction, substations, pipeline, or industrial services. Familiarity with fleet lifecycle, reliability/maintenance strategy, and parts commonality. RFP / category management support experience. Basic analytics: Excel models, cost comparisons, utilization assumptions (TCO mindset). Travel Requirements This position requires frequent travel (25-50%). Benefits We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information, contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Legal and Equal Opportunity Notices Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the US for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC