Its your time make it matter.

At Peterson we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years our peoples work has shaped the communities where we live where we raise our families and where we thrive. Petersons legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges back-up power at hospitals fire-fighting concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson you dont just have a career you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety winning growth and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson our family our brand and our values.

You have high expectations too.You are exceptionally motivated have outstanding skills and want your work to matter.Peterson offers competitive wages generous benefits and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business.Its time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has a need for a Fleet Specialist who can be based at either or San Leandro CA or Hillsboro OR locations.

SUMMARY

The Fleet Specialist is responsible for the technical research design and definition of requirements for fleet vehicles and related equipment to meet operational needs while minimizing total cost of ownership. This role serves as a key liaison between fleet vehicle user departments throughout Peterson purchasing agents and manufacturers ensuring that acquired assets are safe compliant and fit for purpose.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare specifications and recommend the purchase of fleet vehicle assets including service trucks vans automobiles and related equipment.

• Administer fleet asset purchases; process invoices and approve payments to vendors while monitoring for alignment with fleet asset purchase budget.

• Coordinate the in-servicing of new fleet assets from time of order to actual in-service date.

• Coordinate the decommissioning and disposition of fleet assets.

• Perform on-site physical inspections of new fleet vehicles and related equipment to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Negotiate and administer vendor contracts related to fleet assets.

• Enter data for new assets into fleet information management system.

• Provide technical advice prepare reports and coordinate staff meetings to develop specifications for new fleet vehicles and equipment.

• Review reports from internal and external sources; analyze maintenance repair and modification costs and user evaluations.

• Assist Corporate Fleet Manager with preparing the fleet asset purchase budget.

• Assist with the preparation of long-range forecasting and special studies related to fleet assets in coordination with user departments.

• Travel up to 40% of the time to Peterson locations in California and Oregon to perform on-site inspections of fleet assets visit branch locations and meet with fleet vehicle user departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree from a fully accredited college or university in Business Administration Economics or related field; and a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in fleet management heavy equipment maintenance and/or asset procurement preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Prior experience with fleet information management systems and Microsoft excel required.

• Thorough understanding of commercial fleet operations upfitting needs maintenance and repair processes and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of:

  • Vehicle mechanics drive-train configurations and heavy equipment systems.

  • State-of-the-art technological developments and sources of information in the field of fleet operations repair and maintenance.

  • Practices and methods of procurement and contract administration.

  • Budget development and administration.

• Ability to solve problems and develop solutions with minimal assistance.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Must maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record

The CALIFORNIA pay range for this position is: $82500.00 - $100000.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)

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