Fleet Operations Manager - Data-Driven Maintenance & Budget

Shift Ladder; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Ladder in the United States seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee a large fleet of trucks, buses, or heavy equipment. You will decide what gets repaired or replaced, aiming to minimize downtime and maintenance costs.

You’ll lead a shop of diesel technicians, negotiate with vendors for the best pricing, and analyze data to justify budget decisions to executives. This role combines operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large fleets and maintenance planning.
• Ability to analyze data to optimize repairs vs. replacements.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Track maintenance schedules for dozens or hundreds of vehicles
• Manage a shop of diesel techs and keep productivity high
• Negotiate with parts vendors and equipment dealers for the best pricing
• Analyze fleet data to decide when to repair vs. replace aging equipment
• Ensure DOT compliance across the entire fleet — violations are expensive
• Justify your department's budget to executives who think trucks fix themselves

Skills

Analytical thinking

Fleet management experience

Education

Fleet management experience + technical background (degree optional but helpful)

Tools

Fleetio

TMT

FMCSA regulations

Vehicle lifecycle management

Job description

Shift Ladder in the United States seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee a large fleet of trucks, buses, or heavy equipment. You will decide what gets repaired or replaced, aiming to minimize downtime and maintenance costs.

You’ll lead a shop of diesel technicians, negotiate with vendors for the best pricing, and analyze data to justify budget decisions to executives. This role combines operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.