Fleet Manager: Lead Reliable, Cost-Efficient Operations

wasteprocareers; Gibson (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amazing benefits

Job summary

Waste Pro of Louisiana is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager for our Bayou Country division to lead maintenance operations, ensure vehicle readiness, and manage budgets across the fleet. You will partner with regional teams to drive cost-effective maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance (DOT/EPA/OSHA).

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong vendor relations, and a focus on data-driven performance improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• 15+ years of progressive hands-on experience in fleet management (preferred in Waste Services).
• Solid project management, resource planning, oral and written communication skills.
• Specialized understanding of maintenance procedures and regulations (EPA, DOT, OSHA).
• Ability to manage complex and dynamic situations with strategic/tactical priorities.
• High autonomy with team orientation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with computers and maintenance software (e.g. Dossier) and MS Office.
• Strong analytical skills in research, interpretation, data management and reporting.
• Experience leading indirect/cross-functional teams.
• Ability to drive cost-effective resource management.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, coach, and schedule maintenance staff; manage overtime.
• Maintain preventive/corrective maintenance programs and standards.
• Review road calls, breakdowns, parts, repairs, and safety performance.
• Provide hands-on maintenance assistance as needed.
• Educate drivers on DVIRs, fleet operation, and CDL basics.
• Ensure maintenance data is entered into the vehicle maintenance system.
• Monitor inventory, costs, and performance; manage divisional budgets.
• Assist in purchasing vehicles, equipment, tools, and containers.
• Establish maintenance training to improve fleet condition and knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA regulations; coordinate with Safety teams.
• Verify regulatory implementations and monitor conformance.
• Ensure efficient utilization and readiness of fleet; maintain accurate asset reports.
• Manage fleet maintenance budgets and cost controls.
• Implement all maintenance activities (Pre/Post trips, tires, etc.).
• Coordinate equipment movement between divisions; ensure proper inspections.
• Evaluate body damage and equipment performance; manage vendor relations.
• Analyze service issues and perform root cause analysis; suggest remediation.
• Support metrics and online/offline diagnostic reporting for fleet performance.

Skills

Project management

Resource planning

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Team orientation

Data management

Report generation

Education

High School diploma

Engine rebuild certification

CDL license preferred

Tools

Dossier maintenance software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Waste Pro of Louisiana is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager for our Bayou Country division to lead maintenance operations, ensure vehicle readiness, and manage budgets across the fleet. You will partner with regional teams to drive cost-effective maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance (DOT/EPA/OSHA).

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong vendor relations, and a focus on data-driven performance improvements.