Fleet Director - PPC Partners : Job Details

Fleet DirectorWe are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven person to join our team as the Fleet Director. This newly created role is responsible for driving and deploying the PPC Fleet Strategy to support the company's goals of maintaining a first-class fleet with Safety as a primary concern. This is a hands-on position and requires someone willing to roll up their sleeves and work with all team members on various levels to ensure the execution of the overall full life-cycle fleet-specific regulations, licensing, registration, and reporting requirements.FLEET MAINTENANCE:

• Life cycle cost analysis. Lease vs Buy decisions.
• Oversee the acquisition and outfitting of new vehicles
• Monitor fleet branding and processes
• Administer fleet licensing and titling to ensure vehicles are registered annually with the State of Wisconsin
• Annual review of vehicle replacements for Department budgeting
• Read industry publications to stay knowledgeable of new technologies and best practices
• Develop and maintain vendor and service provider relationships for fuel, maintenance, and other essential services.

COMMUNICATION:

• Communication with drivers and managers (vehicle/driver compliance issues)
• Act as primary contact for fleet services maintenance vendor
• Act as the primary contact and coordinate annual compliance requirements for vehicle allowance program
• Attend seminars/conferences to network with other Fleet Professionals
• Assist the Safety Group with driver training

COMPLIANCE AND DATA MANAGEMENT:

• Develop KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in adherence to the Safety Department, federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment records.
• Maintain up to date drivers list
• Maintain and monitor internal gas & maintenance card program
• Maintain and monitor telematics reporting and connectivity
• Monitor CMV and CDL vehicles for compliance requirements
• Monitor annual CPA programs with vehicle manufacturers

Requirements:

• 10 + years leading fleet teams
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related degree required.
• 5+ years leading utility fleet teams preferred
• CAFM or related fleet management certification preferred
• Extensive experience with heavy equipment including but not limited to aerial lift buckets, digger derricks, cranes, directional/ vertical drills, high voltage stringing equipment.
• Ability to provide strategic direction to business units for maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to provide strategic direction for union and non-union fleet teams
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Must have familiarity with DOT regulations, governing the use of Commercial Vehicles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of vehicle systems, components and
• Prior experience in a Fleet Maintenance System desired

PPC Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Disabled/Veterans/Females are encouraged to apply.