Fleet Manager, Detainee Transport Operations

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardaworld Federal Services Llc is seeking a Fleet Manager for Detainee Transport Operations in Texas. The role oversees the vehicle fleet supporting a government-contracted detainee transportation program, ensuring safety, compliance, and readiness across Texas, NM, and Oklahoma.

The position requires 5+ years in fleet management, knowledge of DOT regulations, and strong organizational and analytical skills. Expect extensive travel and a remote-statewide work setup with travel responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive fleet management experience in transportation, government contracting, detention, or similar settings.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, safety standards, and maintenance recordkeeping for audits and contracts.
• Experience managing large, geographically dispersed fleets and coordinating regional deployments.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day fleet operations, ensuring maintenance, inspections, and repairs maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain strict vehicle accountability and compliance with safety standards and government contract requirements.
• Monitor fleet utilization, coordinate assignments across Texas and nearby states, and ensure mission readiness for transportation.

Skills

Fleet management

DOT regulations

Organizational skills

Vendor management

GPS/telematics

Cost analysis

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS/telematics systems

Job description

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Fleet Manager, Detainee Transport Operations

Texas, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2072

POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS

Location: Texas – Statewide (Remote w/Travel)

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Travel Requirement: Yes – 75%

Teleworking: No

Pay: $120,000 to $130,000 annually

*Final offer determination is based on a combination of factors, including candidate educational background, years of relevant experience, and specific labor category (LCAT) mapping requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Position Overview: In this role, you will oversee the vehicle fleet supporting a government-contracted detainee transportation program operating throughout Texas, with limited operations extending into New Mexico and Oklahoma. This position is responsible for ensuring the fleet remains safe, reliable, compliant, properly maintained, and operationally ready to support mission requirements at all times. The Fleet Manager will oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance schedules, fleet utilization, vehicle records, vendors, and overall fleet accountability. The ideal candidate will have strong fleet management experience and a thorough understanding of transportation safety requirements, government contract standards, and the unique security and operational requirements associated with detainee transportation.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day fleet operations, managing comprehensive preventative maintenance programs, repairs, inspections, and emergency responses to maximize vehicle reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain strict accountability for all vehicles and equipment while ensuring adherence to manufacturer guidelines, safety standards, and government contract requirements.
• Monitor fleet utilization, coordinate vehicle assignments and regional deployments across Texas and surrounding states, and ensure adequate availability for all transportation missions.
• Manage vendor relationships, evaluate repair estimates, control maintenance expenditures, assist with budgeting, and analyze performance metrics to guide vehicle replacement strategies.
• Oversee specialized transport equipment configurations, investigate accidents or breakdowns, maintain rigorous documentation for audits, and provide regular status updates to program leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive fleet management experience, preferably in transportation, government contracting, law enforcement, corrections, detention, security, or a similar operational environment.
• Proven background in managing large or geographically dispersed vehicle fleets, overseeing preventative maintenance programs, repair schedules, vendor relationships, and overall operational readiness.
• Strong knowledge of DOT regulations, federal and state transportation laws, safety standards, and rigorous maintenance recordkeeping to support government contracts and audits.
• Familiarity with secure or detainee transportation safety requirements, specialized security equipment, fleet management software, GPS/telematics, and performance metrics tracking.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities to coordinate across teams, analyze cost data, handle extensive travel throughout Texas, and pass all required government background investigations and suitability screenings.

Employees may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Physical Requirements:

Employees may be required to remain in a stationary position, stand, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl, balance, squat, bend, and reach. Employees may be also required to use gear to move items around, including, but not limited to, carts and dollies. Employees may also be occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

GardaWorld Federal Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.