Fleet and Asset Manager- Field Services

Virginia Transformer Corp; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Transformer Corp in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced Field Service Fleet & Asset Manager to lead vehicle, tool, and equipment assets across the United States.

You will establish inventory, maintenance, and check‑in/check‑out processes, manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and drive uptime while ensuring compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fleet management, equipment management, or logistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or Fleet Management.
• Experience managing a geographically dispersed vehicle and equipment fleet.
• Experience supporting Field Service, utilities, heavy industrial, or similar operations.
• Demonstrated vendor-management and budgeting experience.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Field Service vehicle fleet and related assets.
• Establish asset inventory and tracking systems.
• Coordinate inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Develop cost-effective fleet strategies and vehicle replacement plans.
• Ensure DOT/OSHA compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Support budgeting and procurement for fleet needs.

Skills

Fleet management

Asset management

DOT compliance

Data analysis

Vendor management

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Logistics/Engineering/Fleet Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ERP systems

Asset management software

Job description

On the Heels of Achieving 3X Growth, Virginia Transformer Is Hiring to Do It Again!

We're strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We're highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn't for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company's growth — we'd love to talk.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we've been able to grow for more than 50 years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers.

We are an engineering-driven organization known throughout the industry for manufacturing premium-quality transformers and delivering them in some of the shortest lead times in the industry. As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, accountability, and tenacity.

The Opportunity

Virginia Transformer is seeking an experienced Field Service Fleet & Asset Manager to be based in Roanoke, VA. This position will have overall responsibility for managing the vehicles, trailers, tools, equipment, and other assets supporting our Field Service organization across the United States.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for ensuring our field teams have the right equipment, in the right location, in safe operating condition, when they need it.

The Field Service Fleet & Asset Manager will establish and maintain strong processes for asset acquisition, utilization, tracking, preventive maintenance, repair, compliance, deployment, and replacement. The successful candidate will bring a strong sense of ownership and urgency while controlling costs and maximizing asset availability.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Management

• Manage the Field Service vehicle fleet, including trucks, service vehicles, trailers, and other mobile equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle assignments, locations, mileage, maintenance history, inspections, registrations, and condition.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules to maximize vehicle availability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Coordinate vehicle repairs, inspections, recalls, registrations, licensing, and other fleet requirements.
• Monitor vehicle utilization and identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency.
• Develop vehicle replacement plans based on mileage, age, maintenance cost, condition, utilization, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate the acquisition, upfitting, deployment, reassignment, and disposal of fleet vehicles.
• Work with vendors and service providers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and turnaround times.
• Ensure fleet operations comply with applicable company policies and federal, state, and local requirements.

Field Service Asset Management

• Manage Field Service assets including specialized tools, test equipment, generators, trailers, lifting equipment, safety equipment, and other field-service equipment.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive asset inventory and tracking system.
• Ensure all assets have clearly identified ownership, location, condition, and maintenance status.
• Track the movement of equipment between employees, job sites, service locations, and company facilities.
• Establish check‑in/check‑out processes and accountability standards for company‑owned equipment.
• Coordinate inspections, calibration, certification, preventive maintenance, and repairs as required.
• Identify underutilized, obsolete, damaged, or missing equipment and take corrective action.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while avoiding unnecessary equipment purchases.
• Develop standardized equipment packages and asset requirements for Field Service teams.

Operational Support

• Partner closely with Field Service leadership to understand upcoming projects and ensure required vehicles, tools, and equipment are available.
• Coordinate the movement and deployment of equipment to customer sites across the United States.
• Respond quickly to urgent field requirements and equipment failures to minimize disruption to customer projects.
• Work with Procurement, Finance, Operations, EHS, and other departments to support asset and fleet requirements.
• Develop contingency plans for critical equipment and fleet needs.
• Support the rapid growth of the Field Service organization by developing scalable fleet and asset‑management processes.
• Manage fleet and equipment operating costs, including maintenance, repairs, rentals, fuel, transportation, and replacement.
• Review spending trends and identify opportunities for cost reduction without negatively impacting field readiness.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with fleet, maintenance, rental, equipment, and transportation vendors.
• Evaluate rent-versus-buy decisions based on utilization, cost, project duration, and operational requirements.
• Assist with annual budgeting and capital planning for fleet vehicles and Field Service assets.
• Maintain accurate documentation for purchases, leases, rentals, repairs, and asset disposals.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained in safe operating condition.
• Partner with EHS to maintain compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
• Maintain required inspection, maintenance, certification, and calibration documentation.
• Ensure employees understand expectations for proper use and care of company vehicles and equipment.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures, damage, or misuse and implement corrective actions.
• Support accident, incident, and vehicle-damage reporting processes.

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured through:

• Fleet and equipment availability
• Reduction in unplanned downtime
• Preventive maintenance compliance
• Asset inventory accuracy
• Fleet and equipment cost control
• Reduction in lost or unaccounted-for assets
• On-time deployment of equipment to Field Service teams
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• Vendor performance and repair turnaround time

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Fleet Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in fleet management, equipment management, asset management, field operations, logistics, or a related function.
• Experience managing a geographically dispersed vehicle and equipment fleet strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting Field Service, utilities, electrical equipment, heavy industrial, construction, power generation, or similar operations highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience implementing asset-control and preventive-maintenance programs.
• Experience managing fleet and equipment budgets and capital expenditures.
• Experience working with third‑party maintenance, rental, transportation, and equipment vendors.
• Experience supporting rapidly growing or changing organizations is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of fleet maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of asset-management principles and inventory controls.
• Working knowledge of DOT and vehicle compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced Field Service environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate cost, utilization, and operational data.
• Strong vendor‑management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with fleet‑management, asset‑management, ERP, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field employees, technicians, managers, executives, and external vendors.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be:

• Hands‑on — willing to get directly involved in solving fleet and equipment issues.
• Accountable — takes ownership from identification of an issue through resolution.
• Urgent — understands that equipment downtime can directly impact customer commitments.
• Organized — knows where assets are, who has them, their condition, and when they require service.
• Cost-conscious — treats company assets and spending as if they were their own.
• Proactive — identifies maintenance, replacement, and equipment requirements before they become emergencies.
• Scalable — builds processes capable of supporting continued rapid growth.

Travel

• Ability to travel to Virginia Transformer facilities, Field Service locations, vendor facilities, and customer/job sites as required.
• Approximately 20-30% travel anticipated based on business needs.

Why Virginia Transformer?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function supporting a rapidly growing Field Service organization. The Field Service Fleet & Asset Manager will have the ability to build systems, establish accountability, improve asset utilization, reduce downtime, and directly impact Virginia Transformer’s ability to serve customers throughout North America.

If you thrive in an environment where speed, ownership, execution, and continuous improvement matter, Virginia Transformer offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while growing with the company.