Director of Fleet Operations & Strategy

Spire; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. seeks a Director, Fleet to lead fleet acquisition, repair, and maintenance, directing strategic direction for fleet usage across the organization.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in fleet leadership, strong budgeting and regulatory expertise, and the ability to lead a geographically decentralized team while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT and other regulations. Travel 25-50% expected.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of progressively responsible fleet leadership experience.
• Broad experience with operations and fleet assets to support them.
• Experience with capital and O&M budgeting in multiple regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the safety and performance of all fleet operations across Spire.
• Oversee fiscal responsibilities including fleet capital deployment, departmental budgeting and payroll, to achieve financial objectives.
• Coordinate with operations to match vehicle counts, types and upfitting to needs while following policy.
• Develop strategies for all vehicle purchases, maintenance, repair and fueling.
• Directs Spire's use of CNG and maintenance of CNG stations to support that activity.
• Directs reporting and analysis of fleet assets including counts, usage, repair costs and fuel use.
• Directs the company fuel program.
• Leads fleet telematics programs; collaborates with Safety on camera initiatives.
• Oversees DOT program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Works with Operations Support to ensure fleet training (DOT, HazMat, Driver) meets policies and regulations.
• Provides SME guidance on fleet policies and procedures to leadership.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

DOT compliance

Change management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Spire Inc. seeks a Director, Fleet to lead fleet acquisition, repair, and maintenance, directing strategic direction for fleet usage across the organization.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in fleet leadership, strong budgeting and regulatory expertise, and the ability to lead a geographically decentralized team while ensuring safety and compliance with DOT and other regulations. Travel 25-50% expected.