Fleet & Safety Manager

Kansas City, KS - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 110000

Posted on: 23 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Company Overview:

RLM Underground was established in 2016 and specializes in underground telecom construction projects throughout the Midwest. RLM has rapidly grown at staggering rates leading to the expansion of its construction and operating capabilities into a full-turnkey telecommunications contractor. Over the years RLM has expanded its operating region opening offices in Central Kentucky and Central Illinois while focusing on smaller Telco providers throughout those regions.

Position Overview:
The Fleet & Safety Manager is a critical leadership role accountable for ensuring the safety compliance and operational readiness of RLMs nationwide vehicle and equipment fleet. This individual will develop and implement safety programs oversee DOT compliance manage preventive maintenance schedules and work cross-functionally with project teams to foster a culture of accountability and safety excellence.

This is not a logistics role. The shipping and routing of freight and or vehicle routes is not relevant to this position.

This individual will handle all aspects of our company and partner crews vehicles and other equipment (including acquiring & maintaining trucks trailers directional drills etc). Familiarity with Telecom construction equipment is very beneficial. CDL required with a tank endorsement recommended. Must have a valid DOT medical card. This is a full-time onsite opportunity in Kansas City KS 66103 (no remote or hybrid schedule available).

We are not interested in partnering with agencies for this hire.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day management of the company fleet across the United States including trucks trailers and specialized telecom equipment
Establish a GPS-based oversight framework to enhance visibility into fleet utilization track safety indicators and support performance improvement initiatives
Lead safety training programs and enforce compliance with OSHA DOT and state-specific regulations
Conduct incident investigations and develop corrective action plans
Manage vehicle registration inspections GPS tracking systems and preventative maintenance schedules
Collaborate with Construction Managers and partner crews to ensure they are equipped safely and legally
Collaborate with HR to maintain driver qualification files and ensure proper licensing certifications and training
Act as liaison with regulatory agencies during audits or inspections

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

5 years of experience in fleet management (non-shipping/routing) or construction safety preferably in the telecom or utility sectors
Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations OSHA standards and fleet operations best practices
Experience with Motiv and or Samsara
Proficiency with fleet tracking systems maintenance software and safety reporting tools
Excellent communication coaching and incident resolution skills

Preferred:

Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Logistics or related field preferred (relevant experience will be considered)

Preferred Certifications:

OSHA 30
NATMI (CDS CSS)
CDL or familiarity with commercial vehicle operations
First Aid/CPR certification
Foundational awareness of towable assets such as cable plows trenchers and reel trailers in the telecom industry

RLM Underground is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including those with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

Salary Description

$90K - $110K

Required Experience:

Manager

Full-timeDescriptionCompany Overview:RLM Underground was established in 2016 and specializes in underground telecom construction projects throughout the Midwest. RLM has rapidly grown at staggering rates leading to the expansion of its construction and operating capabilities into a full-turnkey tele...