Regional Fleet Operations Leader

UES; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and other benefits

Travel minimal

Job summary

UES is seeking a highly organized Fleet Manager to oversee the Midwest fleet of about 470 vehicles and 600 drivers across multiple locations. You will own fleet operations from acquisition to disposal, ensuring vehicle availability and efficient maintenance to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires proactive planning, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize competing requests while leading a regional team in conjunction with a national fleet director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 5 years of transportation or fleet experience (or similar combination).
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, commercial license preferred.
• Comfort with standard office and collaboration software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as planning, organizing, and delegating ability.
• Experience administering GPSs, fuel programs, or tag/title/registrations, desirable.
• Knowledge construction or environmental services consulting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of approximately 470 vehicles supporting 600 drivers throughout the Midwest.
• Coordinate vehicle acquisitions, factory orders, dealership purchases, replacements, and asset disposal.
• Manage vehicle specifications, ordering timelines, deliveries, and upfitting requirements.
• Track vehicle orders, lease expirations, replacements, and fleet availability to minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate vehicle title, licensing, registration, and renewal processes across multiple states.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, service requests, and vehicle repairs.
• Partner with fleet management providers and repair vendors to expedite maintenance and minimize downtime.
• Coordinate roadside assistance, accident-related repairs, and replacement vehicle solutions.
• Monitor fleet inspections, maintenance compliance, and vehicle readiness.
• Respond quickly to urgent fleet needs to ensure our field teams can continue serving customers.
• Maintain accurate vehicle and driver information through fleet management platforms.
• Administer and monitor fuel card programs, driver assignments, and fleet-related expenses.
• Utilize fleet management technology and telematics to monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support DOT compliance, vehicle safety initiatives, and fleet reporting requirements.
• Analyze fleet data and prepare reports to support operational and financial decisions.
• Partner with UES leadership, branch operations, vendors, and the National Fleet Director.
• Work closely with our fleet management provider, Holman, to coordinate vehicle services and programs.
• Support fleet needs across multiple offices and adapt to changing business demands.
• Identify opportunities to improve fleet processes, reduce downtime, and strengthen operational efficiency.
• Participate in regional and national fleet initiatives.

Skills

Fleet management

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Delegation

Education

High school diploma + 5 years fleet experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

GPS systems

Fleet management platforms

Office software (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

UES is seeking a highly organized Fleet Manager to oversee the Midwest fleet of about 470 vehicles and 600 drivers across multiple locations. You will own fleet operations from acquisition to disposal, ensuring vehicle availability and efficient maintenance to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires proactive planning, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize competing requests while leading a regional team in conjunction with a national fleet director.