Fleet Manager

Utili-Serve; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-paid benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Utili-Serve, LLC in Conover, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Fleet Manager to lead our fleet operations from headquarters. The role oversees ~400 vehicles and equipment, driving maintenance programs, cost control, and supplier relationships to ensure uptime and safety.

You will mentor fleet technicians, manage budgets, and coordinate with operations to meet project needs while maintaining compliance with DOT regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet management experience.
• Experience managing large fleets (200+ assets) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Ford fleet vehicles, diesel equipment, tractors, and heavy-duty trucks.
• Experience supervising mechanics, technicians, or fleet maintenance personnel.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Experience utilizing fleet maintenance software and telematics systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• ASE/CDL or fleet-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a fleet of approximately 400 vehicles and heavy equipment assets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage fleet technicians and support personnel.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs.
• Track vehicle utilization, maintenance schedules, repairs, and lifecycle costs.
• Manage relationships with Ford dealerships, OEMs, service providers, and equipment vendors.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, safety, licensing, registration, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate repairs, breakdown response, and equipment availability with operations teams.
• Analyze fleet performance metrics and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop annual fleet budgets and manage maintenance expenditures.
• Oversee fuel programs, telematics systems, GPS tracking, and fleet management software.
• Support fleet expansion initiatives and equipment procurement efforts.
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and fleet-related assets.
• Work closely with field operations, project management, safety, and executive leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Fleet management

DOT compliance

Vendor management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

ASE certifications

CDL

Fleet-related certifications

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Telematics systems

GPS tracking

Job description

Lead Our Fleet. Support Critical Power Infrastructure.

Utili-Serve, LLC is a leading turnkey power delivery contractor specializing in high-voltage substations, transmission, field services, engineering, and nuclear power projects. As we continue to grow across the Southeast and beyond, we are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee and optimize our fleet operations from our headquarters in Conover, North Carolina.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for managing a diverse fleet of approximately 400 rolling assets, including Ford service trucks, pickup trucks, heavy-duty work trucks, tractor-trailers, specialized utility equipment, and support vehicles. The Fleet Manager will lead fleet maintenance operations, supervise fleet technicians, ensure DOT and regulatory compliance, manage vendor relationships, and help drive fleet performance across the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a fleet of approximately 400 vehicles and heavy equipment assets


• Lead, mentor, and manage fleet technicians and support personnel


• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs


• Track vehicle utilization, maintenance schedules, repairs, and lifecycle costs


• Manage relationships with Ford dealerships, OEMs, service providers, and equipment vendors


• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, safety, licensing, registration, and inspection requirements


• Coordinate repairs, breakdown response, and equipment availability with operations teams


• Analyze fleet performance metrics and identify cost‑saving opportunities


• Develop annual fleet budgets and manage maintenance expenditures


• Oversee fuel programs, telematics systems, GPS tracking, and fleet management software


• Support fleet expansion initiatives and equipment procurement efforts


• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and fleet-related assets


• Work closely with field operations, project management, safety, and executive leadership teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet management experience preferred


• Experience managing large fleets of 200+ assets strongly preferred


• Strong knowledge of Ford fleet vehicles, diesel equipment, tractors, and heavy-duty trucks


• Previous experience supervising mechanics, technicians, or fleet maintenance personnel


• Familiarity with DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and compliance requirements


• Strong budgeting and cost‑control experience


• Experience utilizing fleet maintenance software and telematics systems


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills


• ASE certifications, CDL, or fleet-related certifications are a plus

Preferred Backgrounds

We welcome candidates with experience as:

• Fleet Manager


• Transportation Manager


• Fleet Maintenance Manager


• Fleet Operations Manager


• Equipment Manager


• Shop Manager


• Fleet Director


• Maintenance Director


• Transportation Director

What We Offer

• Performance-based bonus opportunity


• Company-paid benefits package


• 401(k) with company matching


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Long-term career growth with a rapidly expanding organization


• Opportunity to support some of the nation's largest utility, industrial, renewable, and nuclear power projects

About Utili-Serve

Utili-Serve is a growing full-service EPC Substation construction company providing engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and field services throughout the power delivery market. Our capabilities include high-voltage substation construction, protection & controls, field services, testing & commissioning, concrete services, and nuclear support. We are committed to safety, quality, and delivering exceptional results for our customers.