What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fleet Specialist position at The Chefs' Warehouse?
About Sid Wainer
For over 100 years, Sid Wainer has been a trusted partner to chefs—delivering exceptional ingredients that inspire menus and elevate kitchens. Family-founded in 1914, Sid Wainer has grown from a regional produce supplier into a leading curator of specialty foods. From peak-season produce to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, fine chocolates, and center-of-the-plate offerings like meats and seafood, Sid Wainer sources the best of the best from around the world. Our relationships with farmers, producers, and food artisans—combined with a deep understanding of culinary trends—allow us to bring chefs exactly what they need to create standout dining experiences. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, Sid Wainer continues to serve New England’s finest chefs with integrity, passion, and a chef-first mindset.
Summary/Objective
Assists in administrating and coordinating motor vehicle fleet operations. Understands OSHA, DOT, fleet-specific regulations, licensing, registration, and reporting requirements. Prepares and maintains accurate records of vehicles, insurance, and required regulatory filings and reporting. Coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance scheduling that support fleet vehicle availability requirements. May assist with safety training and communication programs. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
Key Responsibilities/ Job Duties:
Education
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The employee must work 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Perks & Benefits:
For over 100 years, Sid Wainer has been a trusted partner to chefs—delivering exceptional ingredients that inspire menus and elevate kitchens. Family-founded in 1914, Sid Wainer has grown from a regional produce supplier into a leading curator of specialty foods. From peak-season produce to artisan cheeses, premium olive oils, fine chocolates, and center-of-the-plate offerings like meats and seafood, Sid Wainer sources the best of the best from around the world. Our relationships with farmers, producers, and food artisans—combined with a deep understanding of culinary trends—allow us to bring chefs exactly what they need to create standout dining experiences. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, Sid Wainer continues to serve New England’s finest chefs with integrity, passion, and a chef-first mindset.
Summary/Objective
Assists in administrating and coordinating motor vehicle fleet operations. Understands OSHA, DOT, fleet-specific regulations, licensing, registration, and reporting requirements. Prepares and maintains accurate records of vehicles, insurance, and required regulatory filings and reporting. Coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance scheduling that support fleet vehicle availability requirements. May assist with safety training and communication programs. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
Key Responsibilities/ Job Duties:
- Samsara System Installation & Maintenance
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot Samsara GPS, cameras, and telematics hardware on all leased/rental trucks and trailers.
- Ensure 100% system uptime for fleet tracking and compliance.
- Minor Truck Repairs
- Repair/replace mudflaps, headlights, taillights, wipers, mirrors, and other DOT-compliant components when necessary.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; document and escalate any repairs to Fleet Supervisor.
- Install secure, adjustable cell phone mounts in driver cabs of all company leased vehicles.
- Route charging cables neatly and ensure hands-free compliance.
- Hand Truck Maintenance
- Inspect, lubricate, repair, and replace wheels, axles, handles, and frames on all handtrucks.
- Ensure hand trucks are load-rated, safe, and ready for daily driver use.
- Occasional Stock Pickup & Customer Deliveries
- Use company vehicle (Class B required) to pick up stock from local warehouses or deliver time-sensitive customer orders when drivers are unavailable.
- Fleet Record-Keeping
- Log all repairs, PM services, Samsara installs, and cell phone mount installs into Fleet Master Log.
- Review daily DVIR using Samsara Fleet program and address unresolved concerns.
- Update DOT inspection reports, odometer readings, and inspection due list.
- Assist Fleet Supervisor with monthly compliance audits.
Education
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required
- Valid Commercial Driving license.
- 2 years of light/medium-duty truck repair experience (box trucks, reefers, straight trucks).
- Proficiency with basic hand tools.
- Experience installing Samsara telematics and cell phone mounts.
- Familiarity with fleet DOT and OSHA compliance.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
The employee must work 40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
#ZR
#IND1
The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Perks & Benefits:
- Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Life Insurance
- 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
- Employee discounts for travel and events
- 401k
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan