Fleet Manager

The job of fleet manager entails the management of overall operation of company garages and as well as light and heavy fleet of vehicles. Performs related tasks and duties when the situation warrants it. Basically, is responsible for purchasing and disposal of items, control of inventory and administration of a number of garages.

DUTIES and SPECIFICATIONS

• Plans and heads the operations of a number of company garages.
• Develops and maintains efficient shop performance standards, procedures, and policies.
• Assures accuracy of parts inventories.
• Negotiates prices for fleet related items such as fuel, tires, parts, and services.
• Develops and maintains capital budget.
• Directs repair, service, and maintenance of company vehicles.
• Develop and supervise vehicle preventative maintenance schemes.
• Reviews periodic repair procedures to ensure completeness, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Recommends vehicles meant for replacement and arranges for necessary disposal or auction.
• Interviews, trains, and disciplines subordinate staff members.
• Assesses training for staff and personnel.
• Directs supervisory staff in planning of heavy-duty repair and maintenance jobs.
• Investigates vehicle accidents, negotiates for any possible settlements, and authorizes any repairs or maintenance of all types of company vehicles.

SKILLS and Specifications

• Able to direct operations of company garages.
• Must create and implement performance procedures and policies.
• Be able to create and oversee inventories.
• Must know how to make assessments of training needs.
• Be able to oversee scheduling of vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Must be able to create preventative vehicle maintenance programs and evaluation schedules.
• Be able to prepare vehicle specifications meant for purchase.
• Must know how to operate and utilize computerized tracking systems.
• Be able to analyze full operating costs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field or
• 4 years’ Heavy-Duty experience in managerial capacity.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in fleet operations, and repair and maintenance of trucks, trailers and refers.
• Must have Class A CDL

In return, Prairie Farms will offer:

• PTO
• Health Insurance & Thrift Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Life Insurance

Prairie Farms Dairy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.