Fleet Manager

US Foods

Corona (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 125,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Manager, Fleet to oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance and foster a culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost. The role involves managing personnel, training technicians, and ensuring safe, reliable fleet operations, with emphasis on best practices and regulatory compliance.

The position requires leadership to hire and develop staff, maintain vehicle condition, manage budgets, and produce regular reports.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of DOT Hazmat OSHA regulations.
Possession of valid state Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance with a safe work environment for employees.
Lead safety culture to keep drivers and technicians injury-free.
Interview, hire, and train fleet technicians; schedule schooling and certifications.
Ensure vehicles are in proper working condition and document certifications.
Manage purchasing, warranties, and parts inventory; develop yearly budget.
Coordinate with drivers to operate specialized equipment and obtain repair bids.
Produce weekly and yearly reports; comply with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written reports

Regulatory interpretation

Flexible schedule

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Manager, Fleet will oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance while establishing and maintaining a department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with fleet technicians, best in-class service to customers, and safe and reliable fleet operations. The Manager, Fleet will use their experience in fleet to manage personnel and drive efficient fleet operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function while establishing and maintaining a safe work environment and working conditions for employees. Ensure shop and vehicle safety practices are always followed.
Lead to create a culture of safety that ensure that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers and fleet technicians interact remain injury free, always.
Interview, hire, and train all fleet technicians. Schedule all schooling and certification courses for technicians. Provide timely evaluations of all employee performance to support the progression of each associate. Fully understand and train associates on preferred work methods (PMWs).
Ensure all vehicles are in proper working condition by performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all company owned equipment. Provide the proper documentation and applicable certifications and ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture’s service recommendations. Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary in collaboration with RFM and Corporate Fleet team.
Manage purchasing, warranties, capital improvement requests, and the parts department inventory levels for all fleet needs to ensure proper department functioning. Purchase fuel and shop equipment, file warranty claims and recover warranty dollars, and develop the yearly budget.
Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly, and provide assistance as needed when troubles develop on the road. Find qualified service to repair downed vehicles and obtain competitive bids for repairs.
Comply with OSHA, DOT, and Tax commission regulations.
Produce weekly, period, and yearly reports along with daily OOS reports.
Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION

Direct: Union and/or non-union technicians.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Technicians, Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
External: Customers

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May spend a portion of time on the road in a truck exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer. Time will also be spent inside and outside the distribution center in a variety of climates including normal warehouse conditions with temperatures that may reach -5 degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

Related Experience/Requirements

Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
Strong problem-solving and organization skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and strong leadership.
Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Travel

10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Certifications/Training

Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, Hazmat, and OSHA regulations.
Thermo King and Major certification.
Possession of valid state Driver’s license.

Licenses

State Inspections License preferred.
Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.

Physical Qualifications

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: OCCASIONALLY
WALK: OCCASIONALLY
DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY
SIT: FREQUENTLY
LIFT
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
CARRY
1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY
11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY
21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY
51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY
Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER
PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY
CLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLY
STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY
KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY
BEND: OCCASIONALLY
REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLY
GRASP OBJECTS 3: OCCASIONALLY
MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLY
MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: OCCASIONALLY
1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)
2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)
3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)
4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)
5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

This role may also receive incentive compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $80,000 - $125,000.