Fleet Manager

Morris, Inc.; Fort Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holiday pay

Health insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Life and AD&D insurance

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Morris, Inc. in South Dakota is seeking a Fleet Manager to optimize our construction fleet and lead data-driven decisions. You will analyze utilization, costs, and fuel, and guide acquisitions while ensuring reliability and compliance across operations.

You will coordinate maintenance, manage telematics and ERP systems, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency and cost control. This on-site role engages with operations, accounting, and management to shape national fleet strategy.

Qualifications

• Valid South Dakota driver's license.
• Experience with fleet analysis and equipment management.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn fleet management software.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience implementing processes and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform occasional physical work.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment utilization, operating costs, fuel consumption, and internal rental rates to support business decisions.
• Develop recommendations for equipment acquisition, replacement, retention, and disposal.
• Create and maintain equipment lifecycle plans and replacement schedules.
• Monitor fleet performance using telematics and fleet management technology.
• Administer and maintain the company's fleet management software (Tenna).
• Schedule and monitor preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, certifications, and annual repairs.
• Manage preventive maintenance intervals according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Create, track, and analyze repair work orders for shop and field technicians.
• Evaluate major repairs and recommend cost-effective options.
• Upload equipment meter readings and maintain maintenance records.
• Coordinate bulk fuel purchasing, deliveries, storage systems, and inventory.
• Monitor fuel usage trends to improve efficiency and reduce loss.
• Administer fuel cards, PINs, and purchasing accounts.
• Prepare monthly fuel usage reports for management review and theft prevention.
• Complete quarterly fuel tax filings.
• Coordinate pre-purchase inspections and equipment auctions.
• Manage titles, registrations, license plates, liens, UCC filings, and financing records.
• Process equipment purchases and disposals within the ERP system.
• Assign and retire equipment unit numbers.
• Coordinate equipment insurance additions, removals, and claims.
• Manage all aspects of rented equipment including utilization, billing, and documentation.
• Complete weekly equipment usage billing and reporting.
• Maintain accurate fleet records, documentation, and compliance files.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet performance, reliability, efficiency, and overall operating costs.

Skills

Fleet analysis

Equipment management

Data analysis

Telematics

Fleet software

Tools

Tenna

Job description

Join a Team That Keeps Morris Moving

Why This Role Matters

Our equipment is the backbone of everything we do. From heavy construction equipment and trucks to pickups and support vehicles, every machine plays a role in keeping projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

As Fleet Manager, you'll use data, technology, and strategic planning to maximize equipment performance, reduce operating costs, and help guide major purchasing decisions. If you enjoy analyzing information, improving processes, and building systems that make an entire organization more efficient, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact every day.

You'll work closely with operations, mechanics, accounting, and management to ensure our fleet remains reliable, compliant, and ready for the next job.

What You'll Earn

$26.51 - $33.88 per hour | Depending on experience

What You'll Do

Analyze & Improve the Fleet

• Analyze equipment utilization, operating costs, fuel consumption, and internal rental rates to support business decisions.
• Develop recommendations for equipment acquisition, replacement, retention, and disposal.
• Create and maintain equipment lifecycle plans and replacement schedules.
• Monitor fleet performance using telematics and fleet management technology.
• Administer and maintain the company's fleet management software (Tenna).

Coordinate Maintenance & Compliance

• Schedule and monitor preventive maintenance, DOT inspections, certifications, and annual repairs.
• Manage preventive maintenance intervals according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Create, track, and analyze repair work orders for shop and field technicians.
• Evaluate major repairs and recommend the most cost-effective repair or replacement options.
• Upload equipment meter readings and maintain maintenance records.

Manage Fuel Operations

• Coordinate bulk fuel purchasing, deliveries, storage systems, and inventory.
• Monitor fuel usage trends to improve efficiency and reduce loss.
• Administer fuel cards, PINs, and purchasing accounts.
• Prepare monthly fuel usage reports for management review and theft prevention.
• Complete quarterly fuel tax filings.

Oversee Equipment Administration

• Coordinate pre-purchase inspections and equipment auctions.
• Manage titles, registrations, license plates, liens, UCC filings, and financing records.
• Process equipment purchases and disposals within the ERP system.
• Assign and retire equipment unit numbers.

Support Insurance & Rental Equipment

• Coordinate equipment insurance additions, removals, and claims.
• Manage all aspects of rented equipment including utilization, billing, and documentation.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Complete weekly equipment usage billing and reporting.
• Maintain accurate fleet records, documentation, and compliance files.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet performance, reliability, efficiency, and overall operating costs.

What You'll Need

• Valid South Dakota driver's license
• Experience with fleet analysis and equipment management
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn fleet management software
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience implementing processes and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform occasional physical work
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and continuous improvement

Where You'll Work

Based in Central South Dakota, you'll work closely with our maintenance shop, field operations, accounting team, and management to oversee one of the region's most diverse construction fleets. This position combines office work with time spent in the shop and around equipment, giving you a direct impact on daily operations and long‑term fleet strategy.

What We Offer

• Vacation and sick leave - available immediately upon hire
• Holiday pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Company-paid $25,000 Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Stable, year-round employment
• Competitive wages with opportunities for career growth

Why We Exist

Morris, Inc. has been building South Dakota since 1970 by delivering quality construction, aggregate, asphalt, trucking, and agricultural services. Our success is driven by talented employees who take pride in doing the job right and continuously look for ways to improve.

Our mission is simple:

Provide quality products and quality services for the success of our employees, customers, and company.

Our Core Values

• Safety: Our decisions today affect how we all live tomorrow.
• Efficiency: Time matters, everyone contributes.
• Integrity: Professionalism, honesty, and fairness.
• Team Empowerment: Working together to be our best.

Morris, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and administer all personnel decisions based on individual merit and capability, without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other factors protected by federal, state, and local law.

Morris, Inc. is a drug‑free employer and complies with Federal D.O.T. drug testing regulations for all CDL holders, along with a random drug testing program for all employees.