Fleet Manager
Allentown, GA - USA
Job Summary
The Fleet Manager runs the day-to-day operations of East Coast Facilities national fleet of heavy equipment trucks vehicles and small motor equipment across all branches. The role owns fleet readiness maintenance coordination DOT and multi-state regulatory compliance telematics program operation and direct leadership of mechanics and drivers. The Fleet Manager is accountable for the fleet being available safe compliant and ready to perform particularly during snow operations.
ECF operates a large distributed fleet that is the primary execution asset for snow and landscape service delivery. Fleet downtime compliance failures or readiness gaps directly translate to missed service events customer impact and unsafe conditions. This role exists to centralize operational accountability for the fleet replacing branch-by-branch ad-hoc fleet management with a coordinated standards-based program that keeps every unit available compliant and operating at expected cost.
- Run daily operations of the national fleet across all branches; ensure efficient allocation and deployment
- Develop and execute fleet operating policies procedures and standards
- Maintain fleet inventory accuracy in OMNIA locations assignments status condition
- Coordinate with branch leadership and operations teams on fleet requirements
- Operate within the financing cascade and capital plan set by the Director
- Schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance and repair across the fleet
- Manage vendor relationships for parts service and outside repair work (excluding strategic OEM relationships which are Director-owned)
- Direct the Lead Mechanic on in-house repair work scheduling and quality
- Enforce maintenance standards and ensure all activity is logged in Samsara
- Authorize routine maintenance and repair within defined approval limits
- Own Driver Qualification File (DQF) program for all CDL drivers
- Operate the Hours of Service (HOS) compliance program via Samsara
- Operate the company drug and alcohol testing program in coordination with HR
- Monitor and manage CSA scores; coordinate corrective action where needed
- Maintain vehicle inspection program (DVIRs annual inspections)
- Ensure DOT audit readiness at all times
- File and maintain IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) quarterly returns
- Maintain IRP (International Registration Plan) apportioned registrations
- Manage state-specific licensing permits and titling requirements across all jurisdictions
- Coordinate with finance on related cost capture and reporting
- Operate Samsara as the companys telematics platform
- Monitor driver behavior data (speeding harsh events idling); coordinate coaching with branch leadership
- Track equipment utilization; identify under-utilized and over-utilized assets
- Use telematics data to inform maintenance deployment and operational decisions
- Implement and monitor the fleet safety program in coordination with EHS
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations policies and procedures across all fleet activities
- Coordinate with EHS on incident reporting and root cause input (incident investigation lead is Director-owned)
- Support pre-trip and post-trip inspection compliance
- Own fleet readiness for snow season pre-season prep equipment commissioning plow and spreader installation cycles
- Coordinate with Operations on emergency event support and rapid response
- Manage salt and de-icing chemical corrosion exposure (wash cycles undercarriage protection)
- Ensure all snow-deployed equipment is operational fueled and ready in advance of events
- Provide on-call support during active snow events
- Operate within the fleet budget set by Finance maintenance repair fuel registrations and telematics
- Align spending decisions to requests and direction provided by Finance
- Operate the company fuel card program; monitor for anomalies and theft
- Track fuel cost trends and report variances to Finance
- Provide actual cost data and operational input to Finance to support forecasting and budget development (Finance owns the budget)
- Conduct ongoing life cycle analysis on fleet assets utilization maintenance cost downtime age
- Recommend replacement timing to the Director (replacement and disposition decisions are Director-owned)
- Maintain accurate asset records in OMNIA to support analysis
- Directly lead Lead Mechanic and Class-A Driver direct reports
- Set performance expectations and conduct regular check-ins
- Coordinate functionally with branch-level fleet and shop personnel
- Foster a culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement
- Operate the OMNIA Fleet & Inventory Module as the primary user
- Maintain data accuracy across all fleet records maintenance logs and lifecycle entries
- Provide feedback to internal development on module enhancements
- Minimum 8 years of fleet management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing a fleet of 1000 units
- DOT / FMCSA compliance ownership experience including DQF HOS and CSA score management
- Multi-state operations experience (IFTA IRP state registrations)
- Hands-on experience with a major telematics platform (Samsara preferred)
- Strong analytical and budgeting capability
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Valid drivers license with clean driving record
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Business Administration or related field
- Industry experience in services facilities construction or landscape
- Snow operations exposure
- NAFA Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) APWA fleet certification or equivalent
- Direct experience operating an enterprise fleet ERP module (OMNIA AssetWorks RTA or similar)
- Spanish fluency (spoken and written)
All ECF employees including the Fleet Manager are expected to participate in snow operations as needed and at managements direction. This aligns with ECFs all-hands policy which supplements dedicated snow operations roles with additional bandwidth during severe winter events. For the Fleet Manager specifically this typically involves coordinating fleet readiness managing emergency repair response and supporting equipment availability throughout active events.
National travel required across all ECF service centers. Frequency varies with operational need generally 2540% travel with higher concentration during snow season pre-readiness equipment deployment cycles and DOT/compliance reviews. Air travel will be regular.
Extended periods of standing walking sitting and driving. Must occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. Work may occur in shops branch yards outdoor environments and variable weather conditions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Long working hours required for emergency response and winter weather storm management.
Standard business hours with on-call availability during snow events and operational emergencies. Some evening and weekend work required during peak season.
Employees must remain drug-free and pass security background checks meeting ECF underwriting standards. A valid drivers license in good standing is required throughout employment.
The above describes the general nature and level of work expected in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills. East Coast Facilities Inc. reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.
Required Experience:
Manager
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