Fleet Manager (Midland, Texas)

Element Fleet Management; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Fleet Management is seeking a Fleet Manager in Midland, TX to oversee client fleets, ensure safety and compliance, and optimize vehicle operations while coordinating with drivers, suppliers, and internal teams.

You will manage vehicle lifecycle activities, cost control, and data-driven improvements using telematics, vendor management, and policy enhancements. This client‑facing role requires strong communication and travel to designated client locations.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in fleet management, client account management, or transportation operations.
• Strong knowledge of Land Transportation Safety Standards and IOGP 365.
• Proven experience managing vendors, budgets, and compliance programs.
• Understanding of fleet operations, lifecycle management, cost optimization, and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations and ensure vehicles meet client policies and safety standards.
• Manage vehicle acquisition, maintenance, inspections, repairs, retrofitting, decommissioning, and remarketing.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, recalls, and breakdown response to minimize downtime.
• Serve as the primary contact for drivers and client partners, coordinating with Element teams.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and support readiness processes.
• Use telematics data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships and support cost-saving measures.
• Suggest fleet policy and process improvements aligned with client needs.

Skills

Fleet management

Vendor management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Fleet management systems

Job description

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business - delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

Help a client operate a safer, more efficient fleet.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Fleet Manager, you will oversee the administration, operations, and compliance of a client's vehicle fleet through Element's embedded service model. You will connect client priorities with Element's services, working closely with drivers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient fleet operations.

You will influence vehicle lifecycle performance, cost control, and the driver experience while identifying practical opportunities to reduce downtime and strengthen service.

WHAT YOU WILL OWN

Oversee day-to-day fleet operations and ensure vehicles meet client policies and Land Transportation Safety Standards.

Manage vehicle acquisition, maintenance, inspections, repairs, retrofitting, decommissioning, and remarketing.

Coordinate preventive maintenance, recalls, breakdown response, and vehicle safety requirements to reduce downtime.

Serve as the primary contact for drivers and client business partners, coordinating with Element teams to resolve issues.

Maintain accurate vehicle, equipment, title, and inventory records and support vehicle readiness processes.

Use operational information and telematics data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Manage supplier relationships, address service issues, and support data privacy requirements.

Support fleet budgets, review supplier invoices as needed, and recommend cost‑saving and cost‑avoidance measures.

Recommend fleet policy and process improvements aligned with client requirements and industry practices.

YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS ROLE IF:

• You bring practical fleet management expertise, sound judgement, and a commitment to safety and client service.
• You have at least five years of experience in fleet management, client account management, or transportation operations.
• You have strong knowledge of Land Transportation Safety Standards and industry best practices, including IOGP 365.
• You have proven experience managing vendors, budgets, and compliance programs.
• You understand fleet operations, lifecycle management, cost optimization, and safety requirements.
• You have strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and relationship‑management skills.
• You are comfortable with data analysis and telematics integration processes.
• You can travel frequently to designated client locations.
• You are willing to comply with applicable Element and client health, safety, environmental, security, drug and alcohol, and land transportation requirements, to the extent permitted by law.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field, and experience with Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, and fleet management systems.

YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL US

• How you have managed fleet operations while maintaining safety, compliance, and vehicle availability.
• About an improvement that reduced fleet costs, increased efficiency, or minimized downtime.
• How you have resolved a difficult supplier or fleet service issue.
• How you have used fleet data, lifecycle analysis, or telematics to improve decisions.
• How you have built strong relationships with drivers, clients, and internal teams.

WHY ELEMENT

At Element Fleet Management, you will combine your fleet expertise with the capabilities of the world's largest publicly traded pure‑play automotive fleet manager. In this client‑feasible role, you will help improve fleet safety, operational performance, cost management, and driver experience while collaborating with Element teams to deliver meaningful results.

Element's purpose is to Move the world through intelligent mobility

LOCATION AND WORKING ARRANGEMENT

Location: 6301 Deauville, Midland, TX 79706-2964

Working arrangement: Onsite five days a week.

COMPENSATION

The hiring base salary range for this position is $75,500-$103,840 annually. This range represents the Company's good‑faith estimate of the expected base salary at the time of posting. Salary ranges may vary based on the geographic location where the work is performed. The salary range listed in this posting applies only to the location identified. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal pay equity, and relevant market data. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in annual incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, as applicable to the role.

Element also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings plans.

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