Area Fleet Director

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

As the Area Fleet Director youll play a key leadership role in ensuring GFL Environmentals fleet operations run safely efficiently and cost-effectively. You will oversee the performance maintenance and optimization of vehicles and equipment across the region ensuring our service commitments are met at the lowest cost consistent with sound operating practices compliance standards and safety excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to influence fleet strategy drive operational improvements and collaborate closely with corporate and regional leadership to support GFLs continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in the evaluation and selection of equipment for use within GFL Environmental ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Evaluate set and modify fleet maintenance productivity fuel and operational standards to drive efficient fleet performance.
Review reports related to aging analysis utilization asset lists and fleet statistics providing timely insights to leadership.
Partner with the VP of Maintenance to evaluate equipment replacements or recommend additional assets to meet service commitments.
Facilitate acceptance of newly purchased equipment into the fleet and coordinate redistribution or sale of surplus assets and containers (roll-offs).
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including EPA and DOT requirements.
Oversee facilities responsible for repairing servicing and supporting the collection fleet maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental standards.
Ensure consistent application of vehicle operation maintenance and safety policies across all business units.
Support due diligence inspections for acquisition activities.
Verify that established corporate vendor accounts for fleet repair maintenance and operations are being effectively utilized.
Provide technical guidance in:
- Equipment selection performance and operating cost optimization
- Budget development and cost control
- Warranty repairs and negotiations
- Rebuild vs. replace decision-making
- Sustainability initiatives and alternative equipment strategies
- Maintenance team selection training and evaluation
- Accident prevention and safe work practices
- Site and facility improvements
Coordinate with regional management to ensure safety lane procedures are consistently implemented.
Maintain full compliance with all federal provincial and local regulations as well as company policies and directives.
Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Two (2) or four (4) year degree in Business Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
Minimum of five (5) years of strong leadership experience in fleet management and maintenance operations.
Previous experience in the waste management industry is preferred.
Strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to assess equipment performance and costs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel) and familiarity with M5 maintenance systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Physical & Working Conditions

Ability to stand walk use hands reach stoop talk hear and climb as required.
Must be able to regularly lift/move up to 15 lbs and occasionally up to 30 lbs.
Approximately 50% of work performed in an office environment with regular travel required to regional sites.
Moderate noise levels typical of operational or shop environments.

Why Join GFL Environmental

At GFL were more than a company were a team of people committed to caring for our communities and the environment. We offer competitive compensation career development opportunities and a workplace that values safety collaboration and innovation.

Apply todayto be part of a team thats Green For Life.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About the RoleAs the Area Fleet Director youll play a key leadership role in ensuring GFL Environmentals fleet operations run safely efficiently and cost-effectively. You will oversee the performance maintenance and optimization of vehicles and equipment across the region ensuring our service commit...