Rentals Fleet Operations Manager

Federal Signal Corporation; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Health, Dental, Life, Disability and S

Paid vacation and personal days

Employer matching retirement plan

Job summary

Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) in Canada is seeking a Rentals Fleet Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of the Canadian rental fleet. You will coordinate repairs, approve maintenance costs, and ensure fleet readiness for scheduling and forecasting while aligning with corporate asset strategies.

You will collaborate with service, sales, and operations teams to optimize availability, support regulatory compliance including CVOR/MTO, and drive cost containment through data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in fleet, service, or dealership operations.
• Experience supporting a multi-jurisdictional vehicle fleet preferred.
• Knowledge of CVOR and MTO compliance programs.
• Experience with ELD and telematics systems.
• Budgeting, cost control, and asset cost management.
• Ability to support extended hours as needed.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude and understanding of shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with regional service centers and third‑party vendors to schedule and monitor repairs, ensuring timely return of equipment to rent‑ready status
• Review, assess, and approve rental fleet maintenance estimates and invoices
• Provide technical guidance related to repairs, parts requirements, preventive maintenance, and equipment capabilities
• Support quality control processes related to rental fleet check‑in and check‑out inspections
• Partner with internal service and sales teams to ensure rental and used equipment is prepared for sale within quoted timelines and costs
• Communicate effectively with customers regarding vehicle availability, maintenance schedules, service interruptions, compliance matters, and operational updates
• Proactively address customer concerns related to vehicle performance, downtime, breakdowns, or incidents, ensuring timely and practical resolutions
• Asset Management & Reporting
• Analyze fleet data to support decisions related to equipment replacement versus rebuild, based on age, usage, condition, and availability
• Manage fleet reporting related to performance, lifecycle management, maintenance costs, and open work orders
• Support fleet readiness planning to meet scheduling, utilization, and forecasting requirements
• Oversee onboarding of new rental fleet units, including GPS and telematics integration
• Maintain GPS/ELD systems, ensure data accuracy, and manage related vendor relationships
• Ensure fleet compliance with applicable transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements, including CVOR and MTO compliance maintenance programs
• Manage end‑to‑end processes for rental fleet units involved in accidents, including reporting, insurance coordination, claims support, and repairs
• Support accident investigations and provide technical input related to causation, repairs, and prevention
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of fleet operations and business objectives

Skills

Fleet operations

Maintenance planning

Telematics

Regulatory compliance

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Education

Certified Heavy Truck Mechanic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fleet management systems

Job description

Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) in Canada is seeking a Rentals Fleet Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of the Canadian rental fleet. You will coordinate repairs, approve maintenance costs, and ensure fleet readiness for scheduling and forecasting while aligning with corporate asset strategies.

You will collaborate with service, sales, and operations teams to optimize availability, support regulatory compliance including CVOR/MTO, and drive cost containment through data-driven decisions.