Directeur de Flotte / District Manager, Fleet

Waste Management; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fleet Manager to oversee the full fleet of equipment while ensuring safety and reliability in operations. This role involves managing maintenance activities, cost control, and fostering a positive team environment. The successful candidate will have strong management skills and bilingual proficiency in French and English, enabling effective communication across diverse teams. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes employee development and safety, while providing a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive benefits. This is a unique opportunity to impact fleet operations significantly and contribute to a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of relevant management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage fleet operations ensuring safety and reliability of vehicles.
• Oversee maintenance managers and ensure cost-effective performance.

Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Management Skills

Cost Control

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED with relevant experience

Tools

Vehicle Management Systems

Standard Office Equipment

Job description

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary
Manages the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, and continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, management development, and high training and safety standards.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements. Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
2. Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.
3. Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
4. Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
5. Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
6. Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
7. Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
8. Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
9. Assists in budget process as required.
10. Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
11. Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
12. Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
13. Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines managers according to WM’s policies and procedures and ensures that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.
14. Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of supervisory employees:

• Direct supervision of 12-14 employees over 2 shifts: 9-11 Techs and welders, 1 supervisor, 1 clerical support and 1 fleet specialist.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

1. Education: Bachelor's degree (accredited), or in lieu of Degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience required.
2. Experience: 5 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements) required.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

1. Bilingual (French and English) spoken and written - We require a bilingual speaking manager because this role requires frequent interactions and communications with employees, customers and others who are located outside of Quebec.

V. Work Environment
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, as well as a Stock Purchase