Fleet Director

L.K. Jordan & Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Monthly Cell Phone Allowance

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

Director of Fleet Operations in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced leader to oversee a fleet of ~200 vehicles, trailers, and equipment. You will manage maintenance shops, implement preventive maintenance, and drive reliability, safety, and cost control while coordinating with Construction, Operations, Safety, Logistics, and Finance.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and analytical abilities with expertise in fleet management and telematics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive fleet, heavy equipment, or maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience managing a large commercial fleet; 150–200+ assets preferred.
• Experience overseeing a fleet maintenance shop.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, DOT/FMCSA regulations, and fleet management.
• Experience with equipment purchasing, rentals, replacement planning, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet operations, equipment assignments, utilization, and availability.
• Lead daily maintenance shop operations and supervise fleet personnel.
• Establish and monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and manage repair costs.
• Develop fleet purchasing, rental, replacement, and lifecycle strategies.
• Manage fleet budgets, fuel usage, parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure DOT, FMCSA, and fleet compliance requirements are met.
• Utilize Fleetio, Motive GPS, telematics, and reporting tools to improve fleet performance.
• Develop performance metrics and communicate results to executive leadership.
• Work closely with Construction, Operations, Safety, Logistics, and Finance.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Budgeting

Preventive maintenance

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Telematics

Vendor management

Analytics

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree (beneficial)

Tools

Fleetio

Motive GPS

Job description

NOW HIRING: Director of Fleet Operations

Location: Houston, Texas

Salary: $110,000–$140,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Director of Fleet Operations to lead fleet, maintenance shop, and equipment management functions.

This position will oversee a fleet of approximately 200 vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment, and specialized construction assets. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, mechanical, financial, and operational experience, with a focus on equipment availability, reliability, safety, compliance, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet operations, equipment assignments, utilization, and availability.
• Lead daily maintenance shop operations and supervise fleet personnel.
• Establish and monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and manage repair costs.
• Develop fleet purchasing, rental, replacement, and lifecycle strategies.
• Manage fleet budgets, fuel usage, parts inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure DOT, FMCSA, and fleet compliance requirements are met.
• Utilize Fleetio, Motive GPS, telematics, and reporting tools to improve fleet performance.
• Develop performance metrics and communicate results to executive leadership.
• Work closely with Construction, Operations, Safety, Logistics, and Finance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive fleet, heavy equipment, or maintenance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience managing a large commercial fleet; 150–200+ assets preferred.
• Experience overseeing a fleet maintenance shop.
• Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, DOT/FMCSA regulations, and fleet management.
• Experience with equipment purchasing, rentals, replacement planning, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pipeline, utility, gas distribution, construction, heavy civil, or heavy equipment industry experience.
• Experience with Fleetio, Motive, or similar fleet management and telematics systems.
• Experience with fuel management and fleet replacement planning.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• ASE, CAFM, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree beneficial but not required.
• Salary: $110,000–$140,000 annually, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Interested in leading and developing a large-scale fleet operation? We want to hear from you!

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