Fleet Manager

Jobsoid Inc.; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401K

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

Job summary

Winterberry Gardens in Southington, CT is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee all company vehicles and attachments, including maintenance, inspections, inventory, DOT compliance, vendor contracts, and fuel strategy.

You will supervise technicians, conduct shop meetings, influence hiring decisions, train staff, and evaluate performance while building strong relationships with managers, vendors, and employees. This is a year-round, full-time, benefits-eligible role.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in fleet management/maintenance.
• Knowledge of landscape industry equipment/maintenance programs.
• Experience with state, federal and local regulations related to fleet safety/permits.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems to perform preventive repair.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations as well as write reports and procedure manuals.
• Must possess a valid drivers license. (Class A preferred)
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but a combination of education and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Manage all company vehicle and attachments, including replacement analysis, repairs, inspections and inventory control.
• Oversee DOT compliance, vendor contracts and fuel strategy.
• Supervise technicians, conduct shop meetings and participate in hiring decisions.
• Train employees and evaluate performance; develop strong working relationships with managers, employees and vendors.

Skills

Fleet management

Regulatory compliance

Equipment knowledge

Technical report writing

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description of position

Job Overview

Winterberry Gardens is seeking a fleet professional to manage both vehicles and equipment used in the business. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for managing all company vehicle and attachments. This includes replacement analysis, repairs, inspections, inventory control, DOT compliance, vendor contracts and fuel strategy. Responsible for Technician supervision, shop meetings, hiring decisions, employee training and performance evaluations. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with managers, employees, vendors and others.

Qualifications/Duties/Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in fleet management/maintenance
• Knowledge of and best practices related to landscape industry equipment/maintenance programs
• Experience with state, federal and local regulations related to fleet safety/permits
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems to perform preventive repair.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations as well as write reports and procedure manuals.
• Must possess a valid drivers license. (Class A preferred)
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but a combination of of education and experience will be considered

This is a year round full time fully benefited position.

• Matching 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO

Winterberry Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace