Director, Fleet

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Fleet Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organization's large, multi-state fleet of on-road vehicles, off-highway equipment, and related assets. This position is responsible for developing and executing fleet management strategies that maximize asset utilization, operational efficiency, safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while supporting the organization's business objectives.

The Fleet Director oversees fleet acquisition, replacement planning, preventive maintenance, repairs, regulatory compliance, budgeting, vendor relationships, and fleet personnel, partnering closely with Operations, Finance, Safety, Procurement, and executive leadership to ensure fleet resources are aligned with business needs and long-term growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fleet management strategy aligned with organizational objectives, including long-term capital planning, policy establishment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of company vehicles and equipment, including acquisition, allocation, deployment, maintenance, and replacement strategies.
• Develop, manage, and monitor annual fleet operating and capital expenditure budgets, analyze total cost of ownership, and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising safety or reliability.
• Establish and oversee preventive maintenance programs, inspections, and internal/external repairs to ensure assets remain safe, reliable, and operationally ready while minimizing unplanned downtime.
• Ensure all fleet operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations across all operating states including DOT, FMCSA, federal and state, state OSHA, state DMV requirements, and state air quality and emissions regulations (e.g., CARB), and partner with Safety and Risk Management to reduce preventable incidents.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor relationships, lead negotiations for fleet-related purchases and service agreements and identify strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Oversee the use of fleet management systems, telematics, and analytics to establish KPIs, measure fleet efficiency, and recommend emerging technologies that support financial and operational objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop fleet managers and supervisors while evaluating staffing requirements and promoting a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• Strong strategic planning, operational leadership, and financial management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of fleet maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, and asset utilization.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable strategies.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and executive presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing operational priorities.
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with fleet management technology, telematics, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in fleet management, equipment management, maintenance operations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience, including responsibility for teams, budgets, and operational performance, with demonstrated experience overseeing large or complex vehicle/equipment fleets.

Desired:

• Experience managing construction, heavy equipment, commercial vehicle, or multi-location fleet operations.
• Professional certification such as Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM), Certified Equipment Manager (CEM), or equivalent.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for their actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level:

People manager with direct reports

Travel Requirements:

Travel to other office locations, field, shop, or project site may be required 10-20% of the time.

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Work outside of regular hours may occasionally be necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Demands:

(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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged sitting.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.

Competitive Wages:

$157,000 - $207,000 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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