Fleet & Operations Manager

DASSEL'S PETROLEUM; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental and voluntary vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental Life/AD&D

Paid holidays and paid time off

Long-term disability

Job summary

Dassel's Petroleum in Hollister, CA seeks a Fleet Operations Manager to lead maintenance, asset tracking, and safety programs for our diesel fleet. You will coordinate repairs, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with drivers and technicians to keep equipment reliable and ready for service.

The role combines leadership, hands‑on mechanical work, and process improvement to reduce downtime. Expect collaboration across operations and maintenance teams while upholding safety standards and

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy‑duty diesel trucks.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance activities and prioritize repairs.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in transportation or fleet settings.
• Hands‑on mechanical work in shop, field, or outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain readiness and appearance of fleet assets and service centers.
• Manage assets to maximize utilization, reliability, and ROI.
• Keep accurate maintenance records in company systems.
• Monitor performance and seek uptime efficiencies.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair schedules with drivers and mechanics.
• Provide safety training and ensure compliance paperwork is up to date.

Skills

Heavy‑duty diesel diagnostics

Diesel engine troubleshooting

Electrical system troubleshooting

Brake system knowledge

Maintenance coordination

Fleet readiness coordination

Safety regulations knowledge

Hands‑on mechanical work

Education

Diesel technology or vocational training

ASE certification

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Dassel's Hollister
Hollister, CA 95023, USA

Description

Why This Role Matters

Every safe propane delivery, every customer served on time, and every vehicle ready for the road starts with a well-managed fleet. As Fleet Operations Manager, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably by ensuring our trucks, equipment, and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

This role combines leadership, fleet management, and hands-on mechanical expertise. You'll have a direct impact on operational performance, employee safety, equipment reliability, and customer satisfaction by building a proactive maintenance culture and ensuring our assets are ready when the business needs them.

What Success Looks Like

What You'll Actually Do in Your First 30 Days

• Review the condition, maintenance history, and compliance status of all fleet assets and service center equipment.
• Meet with drivers, mechanics, and operational team members to understand current challenges and maintenance priorities.
• Assess existing repair schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and asset tracking processes.
• Begin addressing high-priority equipment, compliance, or reliability issues while establishing consistent communication and reporting routines with the General Manager.

Within your first 90 days, you'll have:

• Developed a clear maintenance and inspection schedule for all fleet assets.
• Established accurate fleet records and maintenance tracking within our asset management systems.
• Built strong working relationships with drivers, mechanics, and operations staff to improve communication around repairs and equipment needs.
• Identified opportunities to improve fleet uptime, maintenance planning, safety compliance, or asset utilization.
• Become a trusted operational partner to the General Manager on fleet performance and workforce development.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Operations & Asset Management

• Maintain the operational readiness, organization, and appearance of fleet assets, facilities, and service center grounds.
• Manage fleet and service center assets to maximize utilization, reliability, and return on investment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records using company asset management systems.
• Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve uptime, efficiency, and long-term asset value.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and operations comply with all applicable safety regulations and company policies.
• Serve as a resource on the safe storage, handling, and transportation of propane.
• Support safety meetings and provide ongoing fleet-related safety training.
• Verify required certifications, credentials, and compliance requirements are maintained for fleet personnel.
• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance and repair schedules to support operational demands.
• Partner with drivers and operations personnel to diagnose issues and prioritize repairs.
• Perform diagnostics, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty diesel trucks and related equipment when needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and brake system issues using appropriate tools and diagnostic methods.
• Coordinate roadside support and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to mechanics and other team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Must Have

• Demonstrated experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty diesel trucks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across diesel engines, electrical systems, brakes, and related vehicle components.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, repair priorities, and fleet readiness.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements in a transportation, fleet, industrial, or similar environment.
• Ability to perform hands‑on mechanical work, including lifting equipment and working in shop, field, and outdoor environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience in propane, energy, logistics, transportation, or a related industry.
• Previous experience leading or supervising mechanics, technicians, or operational teams.
• Experience with fleet or asset management software.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• ASE certification.
• Completion of diesel technology, vocational, or trade school training.
• Experience delivering safety training or leading safety initiatives.

This role combines office, shop, and field responsibilities. You can expect to spend time reviewing operational data, coordinating maintenance activities, working directly with technicians, and performing hands‑on mechanical work when needed. Work may occasionally take place outdoors in varying weather conditions and around active fleet operations.

Pay Rate for this role is $90,000-$110,000 (depending on experience)

We offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing. Eligible employees can customize coverage from:

• Multiple medical insurance options
• Dental and voluntary vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D

No-cost benefits include:

• Paid holidays and paid time off
• $50,000 Basic Life/AD&D
• Long-term disability

Company Culture

We're a team that values safety, reliability, and people who take pride in doing quality work. You'll work alongside colleagues who support one another, solve problems together, and are committed to keeping customers and employees safe every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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