Regional Fleet Manager

Join a Company That Grows People

At Lewis, we're not just trimming trees we're building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job you're investing in your future.

Why You'll Love It Here

Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!

Elevate your career with us we prioritize training and internal promotions!

Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!

Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!

$600 sign on bonus for new employees with 1+ years climbing experience

Responsibilities

What You'll Do as a Regional Fleet Manager

As a Regional Fleet Manager at Lewis Services, you'll:

• Lead fleet program management across a multi-state region, ensuring fleet priorities support operational needs and the enterprise fleet strategy
• Manage and coach remote Fleet Coordinators, Technicians, and Mechanics, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development
• Own the success of the preventative maintenance program and drive achievement of compliance targets
• Create, manage, and improve sustainable processes and workflows that support best-in-class fleet practices
• Ensure required asset inspections are current and maintenance files meet regulatory and company requirements
• Oversee fleet excess yards, including asset security, inventory accuracy, ready-reserve availability, growth, and reallocation needs
• Manage regional capital expense processes, including capital request submissions and complete asset retirement packages
• Support strategic planning and tactical execution of the enterprise fleet plan
• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate quality, compliance, and service provided by internal teams and third-party vendors
• Participate in asset build specifications and collaborate with stakeholders to advance safety, innovation, and operational effectiveness
• Own outside vendor relationships within the region, conduct quarterly business reviews, evaluate value and performance, and implement corrective action plans when needed
• Present actionable fleet information during Operations meetings and serve as the regional fleet partner to Operations and Corporate teams
• Serve as the DOT subject matter expert for Operations within the assigned region
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of fleet-related experience, including fleet program management
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing employees, including multiple remote direct reports
• Experience and working knowledge of DOT and FMCSA compliance requirements
• Experience creating and delivering training
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to operate company vehicles
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities
• Ability to build productive relationships, negotiate effectively, and resolve differences with internal and external partners
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly
• Ability to develop and administer a regional fleet expense budget and interpret financial reports
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity

Preferred:

• Experience managing a large construction or utility service vehicle fleet
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Bilingual Spanish, written and spoken
• Experience with JD Edwards or another Fleet Management Information System

Physical Demands

Ability to:

Sit, stand, walk, reach, and perform repetitive keystrokes regularly

Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and lift or move up to 25 pounds

Travel regularly throughout the assigned region, including overnight travel by ground and air

Continuously - Sitting, communicating, using computers

Frequently - Walking, driving

Occasionally - Climbing, lifting, kneeling

Rarely - Exposure to hazardous materials

Never - Confined spaces

Environmental Conditions:

Regularly - Office environment

Occasionally - Outdoor exposure and temperature extremes

Rarely - Hazardous materials and air quality issues

Never - Confined spaces

Comments: PPE is required in accordance with OSHA and ANSI standards. Regular travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Tools & Equipment

Equipment may include:

Computers, phones, tablets, scanners, and copiers

Fleet vehicles and diagnostic tools

Communication devices

Fleet management, asset management, and telematics systems

Microsoft Office Suite

What We Offer

Non-Union Benefits:

Competitive pay $90,000 - $120,000

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid training and certifications

Health, dental, vision, and HSA options

401(k) plan

Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

People Promise

Our commitment to Our People is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences between us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought out and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40+), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service's practices and policies are administered under applicable federal, state, and local laws.