Director, Fleet & Transportation Operations

Association for Individual Development; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits package

401K

Job summary

Association for Individual Development (AID) is seeking a Director of Transportation and Fleet to lead the organization’s transportation operations and fleet strategy across Aurora and Elgin, IL. The role drives program support, safety, and cost-effective vehicle deployment.

The position oversees vehicle lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, budgeting and data analytics, and partners with program leadership to optimize transportation services for clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in fleet management, transportation operations, logistics, vehicle lifecycle management or a related operational field required.
• Experience with fleet planning, vendor management, vehicle acquisition or leasing, preventative maintenance programs, budgeting, data analysis and computerized fleet management systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with Enterprise Fleet Management or comparable fleet management platforms preferred.
• Working knowledge of automobile systems and vehicle maintenance practices required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly vehicle inspections of assigned AID vehicles, and complete inspection forms to identify safety and mechanical needs.
• Update vehicle service records monthly and determine service needs.
• Respond in a timely manner to reports of vehicle service needs.
• Coordinate and schedule vehicle service and repairs with service providers and AID programs.
• Verify work performed by vendors and approve payment of invoices up to approval limit.
• Operate a variety of types of vehicles.
• Transport vehicles between AID locations and service providers.
• Develop and maintain an organization-wide transportation and fleet plan based on program needs, vehicle utilization, service requirements, geography and anticipated organizational growth.
• Monitor and track vehicle incidents and accidents in coordination with the AID Safety Committee, audits, and insurance needs.
• Respond to after-hours and weekend vehicle emergencies.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Fleet Maintenance, and Track-It computer programs to perform work duties.

Skills

Fleet planning

Vendor management

Vehicle leasing

Budgeting

Data analysis

Fleet management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, transportation, logistics, fleet management, operations, public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Fleet Maintenance

Track-It

Enterprise Fleet Management

Job description

Association for Individual Development (AID) is seeking a Director of Transportation and Fleet to lead the organization’s transportation operations and fleet strategy across Aurora and Elgin, IL. The role drives program support, safety, and cost-effective vehicle deployment.

The position oversees vehicle lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, budgeting and data analytics, and partners with program leadership to optimize transportation services for clients and staff.