Job Description

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The Fleet Manager will oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance while establishing and maintaining a department culture focused on people safety service and cost through meaningful engagements with fleet technicians best in-class service to customers and safe and reliable fleet operations. The Manager Fleet will use their experience in fleet to manage personnel and drive efficient fleet operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function while establishing and maintaining a safe work environment and working conditions for employees. Ensure shop and vehicle safety practices are always followed.
Lead to create a culture of safety that ensure that every US Foods associate our customers and the general public with whom our drivers and fleet technicians interact remain injury free always.
Interview hire and train all fleet technicians. Schedule all schooling and certification courses for technicians. Provide timely evaluations of all employee performance to support the progression of each associate. Fully understand and train associates on preferred work methods (PMWs).
Ensure all vehicles are in proper working condition by performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all company owned equipment. Provide the proper documentation and applicable certifications and ensure conformance with vehicle manufactures service recommendations. Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary in collaboration with RFM and Corporate Fleet team.
Manage purchasing warranties capital improvement requests and the parts department inventory levels for all fleet needs to ensure proper department functioning. Purchase fuel and shop equipment file warranty claims and recover warranty dollars and develop the yearly budget.
Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly and provide assistance as needed when troubles develop on the road. Find qualified service to repair downed vehicles and obtain competitive bids for repairs.
Comply with OSHA DOT and Tax commission regulations.
Produce weekly period and yearly reports along with daily OOS reports.
Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:
Direct: Union and/or non-union technicians.

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Technicians Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g. Sales)
External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT
May spend a portion of time on the road in a truck exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer. Time will also be spent inside and outside the distribution center in a variety of climates including normal warehouse conditions with temperatures that may reach -5 degrees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Related Experience/Requirements
Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Strong problem-solving and organization skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and strong leadership.
Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel Outlook Teams etc.).

Travel

10% travel required typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education
High school diploma or GED required.

Certifications/Training
Demonstrated knowledge of DOT Hazmat and OSHA regulations.
Thermo King and Major certification.
Possession of valid state Drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Licenses
State Inspections License preferred.
Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: OCCASIONALLY

WALK: OCCASIONALLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY

SIT: FREQUENTLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLY

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY

TWIST: OCCASIONALLY

GRASP OBJECTS 3: OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: OCCASIONALLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck gate straps metal ramp truck door dolly boxes truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck boxes cartons steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes dolly metal truck ramp hand truck paperwork truck gate straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing use of office machines such as copiers printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education specific skills function geographic location and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$65000 - $100000

***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Tags

Minimum wage, Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,

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