Fleet Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Fleet Manager is responsible for the overall management of the company's heavy equipment and vehicles, ensuring their efficient operation, maintenance, and compliance with regulations. This includes equipment evaluation and status, procurement recommendations, scheduling maintenance, analyzing fleet performance and developing capital plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety:
• Implementing company safety policies and procedures for equipment operation and driver safety.
• Providing training and education on safety standards and best practices.
• Ensuring all equipment is in safe working condition and that operators are properly trained.

Financial Management:

• Developing and managing the fleet budget.
• Monitoring fleet expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Analyzing fleet performance data and reporting to upper management

Fleet Planning and Acquisition:

• Identifying equipment needs and developing acquisition strategies (e.g., purchase, lease).
• Negotiating contracts with vendors for equipment, parts, and fuel.
• Pricing and acquisition of new equipment and tools.
• Ensuring appropriate registration, licensing, and insurance for all vehicles and equipment.
• Capital expenditure development and budgeting reviews with senior management.

Maintenance and Repair:

• Developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs.
• Scheduling regular inspections and maintenance
• Managing parts inventory and ordering supplies.
• Ensure shop and yard are well maintained, clean and organized.

Shop Management:

• Hiring, training, and evaluating mechanics, welders and technicians.
• Monitoring shop staff compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Developing and managing shop staff schedules and work performance.
• Implement and manage a CMMS software for equipment and fleet
• Review repair orders for accuracy and completeness
• Review and approve work orders
• Determine and schedule if any outsourcing of equipment repairs/maintenance is needed.
• Coach subordinates to improve their performance, safety and enhance their technical skills.
• Assist in training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving conflicts.

Operational Efficiency:

• Tracking and analyzing fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and equipment utilization.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to optimize performance.
• Utilizing fleet management software to track assets, maintenance, and fuel consumption.
• Prioritizing and forecasting completion dates of repairs and disseminating information to operation management
• Liaising with operations management to set priorities of repairs and communicate regarding repairs.
• QC each piece of equipment repaired has been inspected for other issues using appropriate Maintenance Inspection Checklist for that equipment.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, emissions compliance.
• Managing and maintaining required paperwork and records.

Coordination with Internal Teams:

• Working with managers and other internal teams to align fleet operations with project requirements.
• Communicating with various departments, including operations, purchasing, accounting, and IT.
• Meet with Management Team for departmental overviews of goals and objectives for the week.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience performing service repairs; demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics preferred
• Experience leading a team and working cooperatively in a team environment
• Experience using special tools and following Technical Manual procedures on machines of the Technician's specialty
• Experience with the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in off road, construction, and heavy equipment
• Experience operating vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Valid driver's license required; CDL (Commercial Driver's License) preferred but not required

Granite Mountain Quarries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.