Fleet Manager

Starting at $70,000 annually, DOE

Job Summary

The Fleet Manager owns the full life cycle of the company's vehicles and equipment, from purchase and upfit to maintenance, compliance and disposal. The goal is maximum uptime for field crews at the lowest total cost of ownership, with zero DOT or safety violations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the fleet department, including hiring, scheduling, training and evaluating the shop and administrative staff.
• Build and manage the annual fleet operating and capital budgets, including fuel, parts, outside repairs, tires and replacement units.
• Plan vehicle and equipment acquisition, upfitting (ladder racks, shelving, inverters, aerial devices) and replacement cycles based on age, mileage, hours and cost data.
• Maintain compliance with FMCSA, DOT and Idaho Transportation Department rules, including annual inspections, DVIRs, CDL and medical card tracking, and drug and alcohol program requirements.
• Ensure aerial devices are inspected and dielectric-tested to ANSI A92.2 standards and that all lift and rigging equipment meets OSHA requirements.
• Oversee the fleet management software, telematics/GPS, and fuel card programs; use the data to cut idle time, fuel spend and unsafe driving.
• Negotiate with dealers, upfitters, parts suppliers and outside repair shops; manage warranty recovery.
• Coordinate with construction, install and network operations leaders so vehicles and equipment are ready for fiber builds, storm response and service calls across Idaho Falls and the eastern Idaho service area, including Rexburg, Blackfoot, Pocatello and Teton Valley.
• Manage accident reporting, insurance claims, registrations, titles and vehicle disposal.
• Report monthly on uptime, cost per mile/hour, preventive maintenance compliance and safety metrics.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 5 years in fleet or equipment management, including 2 years supervising technicians.
• Required: working knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations and light- and medium-duty vehicle maintenance.
• Required: budget management experience and comfort with fleet software, spreadsheets and reporting.
• Required: valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Preferred: experience with utility, telecom or construction fleets (bucket trucks, digger derricks, directional drills, trenchers).
• Preferred: CAFM (Certified Automotive Fleet Manager) or similar credential; ASE certifications; CDL Class A or B.
• Preferred: associate's or bachelor's degree in business, logistics or a related field.
• Preferred: 5 years in fleet or equipment management, including 2 years supervising technicians.

Working conditions

Primarily office and shop based at the Idaho Falls yard, with regular travel to field yards and job sites across eastern Idaho, sometimes over mountain passes in winter. On call for after-hours breakdowns and storm or outage response.

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person