Fleet Damage & Maintenance Operations Manager

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts on Avis/Budget cars

Employee assistance program

Training and professional development

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Avis Budget Group in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to lead fleet planning, maintenance, and vehicle onboarding/offboarding according to company guidelines.

You will manage a team, optimize fleet utilization, oversee vendor relationships, and drive safety compliance. This on-site role requires a strong leader with 5+ years of management experience and a valid driver's license. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in related field.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• On-site role; remote not available.
• Starting salary $65,000–$70,000 depending on geography and experience.
• Strong leadership and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization.
• Oversees maintenance, repair, and reconditioning of fleet vehicles.
• Manages vendor relationships and workload assignments.
• Leads hiring, onboarding, training and performance management.
• Ensures safety policies and practices are followed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Talent management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Vendor management

Valid driver’s license

Flexible schedules

Lifting 50 lbs

On-site presence

Education

High School diploma

2-4 year degree preferred

Job description

Avis Budget Group in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to lead fleet planning, maintenance, and vehicle onboarding/offboarding according to company guidelines.

You will manage a team, optimize fleet utilization, oversee vendor relationships, and drive safety compliance. This on-site role requires a strong leader with 5+ years of management experience and a valid driver's license. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 annually.