Fleet Manager

California Water Service Group; United States; On-site; USD 124,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group is seeking a Fleet Manager to lead the fleet lifecycle, capital projects and related initiatives from procurement through retirement. The role is based in San Jose, CA and collaborates with vendors, shops and internal stakeholders to optimize operations.

The ideal candidate will drive fleet electrification efforts, maintain asset data, ensure regulatory compliance and implement best practices to support safe, efficient service for customers and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; equivalent relevant experience.
• Advancing certification in fleet management can substitute for the required education.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Intermediate Excel skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Valid California Driver License.
• CAFM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fleet-related capital projects with budget adherence and proper documentation.
• Manage the entire vehicle lifecycle from procurement to retirement.
• Track capital expenditures and recommend fleet upgrades or replacements.
• Support development and execution of Fleet Electrification programs.
• Support fleet safety technology programs and other fleet-related implementations.
• Maintain an accurate, real-time database of all company assets; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with external vendors, maintenance shops, fleet management company and districts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Excel

Microsoft Office

CAFM certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Fleet management certification (advantage)

Tools

CAFM

Job description

California Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

Summary: The Fleet Manager will manage, coordinate, plan, initiate, implement and organize all fleet activities for the fleet department. Responsible for the planning, acquisition, assignment, inventory, maintenance, regulatory compliance and overall lifecycle process of all Company vehicles and equipment.

This position is located in San Jose, CA.

Essential Functions

• Capital Project and Lifecycle Management
  • Lead fleet-related capital projects to ensure budget adherence, timely close and proper documentation.
  • Manage the entire vehicle lifecycle, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, strategy and eventual retirement/disposal.
  • Track capital expenditures and provide recommendations for fleet upgrades or replacements.
  • Support the development and execution of Fleet Electrification program.
  • Support the development and execution of fleet safety technology programs and other fleer related implementations.
• Inventory and Administration
  • Maintain an accurate, real-time database of all company assets.
  • Ensure all administrative DMV tasks (ex: Title transfers, registrations, renewals) are properly completed.
  • Ensure that CWS vehicles are in compliance with state and federal laws, ordinances and rules.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors, maintenance shops, fleet management company and districts.
  • Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and best practices for fleet management.
• Systems and Processes
  • Quickly learn and master internal processes and workflow.
  • Identify issues and implement solutions to improve.
  • Review data on fleet metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Analyze and report on Fleet related data (ex: Fuel, maintenance, etc.).
  • Support the development and implementation of vehicle standards and use policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Additional qualifying experience, including advance certification in fleet management, can substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Intermediate Excel skills with ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Flexible, detail oriented, and highly organized.
• CAFM certification is a plus.
• Valid California Driver License.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of sources, suppliers and substitutions for vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of fleet management best practices.
• Knowledge of green vehicle fleet implementation/green vehicle industry.
• General Rate Case process.
• California Air Resources Board regulations.
• Working knowledge of vehicle terminology, engine/mechanical systems and parts.
• Experience of project management, good track record to successfully deliver projects meeting quality standard, within budget and on time.

Skills

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing so others outside the department can comprehend easily.
• Ability to use date to make recommendations for business, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Establishes priorities for the completion of work.
• Ability to make decisions by using gathered information and understand the consequence of the decisions.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees and vendors.
• Effectively responds to and resolves inquiries and disputes.

Salary Range: $123,700 - $230,800

Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.

California Water Service, Hawai'i Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Texas Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.

The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups. Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area and designated as a Great Place to Work®, and Cal Water was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.