Fleet Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedule

Monthly Cell Phone Allowance

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

Lkjordan in Houston seeks a Director of Fleet Operations to lead a fleet of 400+ assets, overseeing maintenance, equipment management, and lifecycle strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and regulatory compliance, with data-driven improvement using telematics and reporting tools. A strong background in heavy equipment and construction assets is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fleet, heavy equipment, or maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years in supervisory or leadership roles.
• Experience managing a large commercial fleet (400+ assets preferred).
• Experience overseeing a fleet maintenance shop.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and DOT FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with purchasing, rentals, replacement planning, and cost management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet operations, 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

Maintenance planning

Cost control

Regulatory compliance

Purchasing & replacement planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree beneficial

Tools

Fleetio

Motive

GPS / Telematics

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 400 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; 400+ 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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!