Orange County Fleet Manager

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The Fleet Manager is responsible for sustaining positive relationships with all operating locations in their prospective region. The fleet manager will provide directions for all vendors and ensure they provide safe, reliable, and efficient services. Additional responsibilities are to develop continuous improvement fleet management strategies that focus on immediate response and long-term sustainment.


Essential Responsibilities:

Fleet Maintenance Coordination

• Manage and oversee all preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) schedules for shuttle and trolley fleet
• Coordinate with third-party maintenance vendors to ensure timely service completion
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to secure quality work at competitive rates
• Review and approve maintenance invoices and work orders

Digital Inspection Management

• Administer Samsara fleet management platform for daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Monitor inspection compliance and follow up on driver-reported issues
• Analyze inspection data to identify recurring maintenance needs and trends
• Ensure all DOT-required inspections are completed on schedule

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain complete and accurate fleet maintenance records
• Ensure all vehicles meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) requirements
• Track and manage vehicle registrations, insurance documentation, and inspection certificates
• Coordinate annual DOT inspections and emissions testing

Operational Support

• Work closely with operations team to minimize vehicle downtime
• Develop contingency plans for vehicle out-of-service situations
• Track fleet performance metrics including availability rates and repair costs
• Assist with fleet replacement planning and capital budgeting

Vendor Management

• Source, vet, and manage relationships with maintenance vendors and service providers
• Negotiate service agreements and pricing structures
• Monitor vendor performance and service quality
• Maintain approved vendor list and contact database

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of fleet management or automotive service management experience
• Strong understanding of vehicle preventive maintenance programs
• Experience with fleet management software (Samsara experience highly preferred)
• Transportation or Maintenance Engineering Services experience in a leadership role.
• Comprehension and industry experience with commercial vehicle mechanics and systems.
• Ability to trouble shoot commercial vehicle mechanical issues.
• DOT knowledge and experience in the industry (management experience preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of industry vehicle telematics systems and reports.
• Financial and business management skills: activity-based management, inventory management and basic accounting management.
• Experience with change management (communication/ presentation/writing /diversity/etc.).
• Hands-on experience with multi- state DOT compliance and inspection processes
• Effective partnership, teamwork and client service skills.
• Excellent blend of leadership, operations and technology skills.
• Ability to mentor and train others to perform essential duties.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Valid California driver's license with clean driving record
• Valid CDL Class B with a Passenger Endorsement
• Must have Air Brake Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing shuttle, transit, or commercial vehicle fleets
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSR regulations
• ASE certifications or automotive technical training or knowledge
• Experience with alternative fuel vehicles (CNG, electric, hybrid)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities

Physical Demands:


Ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 pounds


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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/function


LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.


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