Fleet Leasing Operations Lead

Fleet Equipment, LLC; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Equipment, LLC is seeking a Leasing Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our equipment leasing activities, ensure fleet readiness, and drive efficient deployments across locations.

You will coordinate with Sales, Service, Parts and Transportation to optimize movement, maintenance, and redeployment while mentoring operations staff and upholding safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, operations, transportation, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fleet management, equipment leasing, transportation, logistics, equipment rental, or a related industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing commercial trailers, trucks, heavy equipment, or other leased/rental equipment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of fleet maintenance, equipment utilization, transportation coordination, and operational processes.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, equipment readiness, and repair coordination.
• Experience with fleet or ERP systems; Karmak experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial information and make informed business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business software.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to travel between company locations and customer locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the leasing fleet to ensure equipment is available, properly maintained, and ready for deployment.
• Coordinate equipment preparation, delivery, pickup, returns, inspections, and redeployment.
• Monitor fleet activity and ensure efficient movement between customers, yards, and service locations.
• Establish and maintain operating procedures for leasing activities.
• Identify operational issues and implement solutions to improve efficiency and availability.
• Monitor fleet utilization, availability, condition, and downtime.
• Maintain records of leased, available, out-of-service, and returned equipment.
• Coordinate inspection and disposition of returned equipment and prep for redeployment.
• Identify underutilized or inactive equipment and coordinate actions.
• Support fleet planning and equipment availability with Sales and Leasing leadership.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and other service requirements.
• Track downtime and recurring maintenance issues; prioritize repairs with service teams.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and ensure inspections and repairs are completed timely.
• Coordinate equipment transfers when repairs cannot be completed at current location.
• Ensure work orders and maintenance records are accurate and complete.
• Oversee process of receiving returned leased equipment and readiness for redeployment.
• Establish turnaround expectations for returned equipment and communicate status to Sales and other departments.
• Identify opportunities to reduce turnaround time and increase fleet utilization.

Job description

Fleet Equipment, LLC is seeking a Leasing Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our equipment leasing activities, ensure fleet readiness, and drive efficient deployments across locations.

You will coordinate with Sales, Service, Parts and Transportation to optimize movement, maintenance, and redeployment while mentoring operations staff and upholding safety and customer service standards.