Fleet Operations Lead

MISSION (Commander's Intent)

Lead a high-performance maintenance operation that keeps a critical fleet and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and mission-ready. This role ensures all vehicles and assets remain operational -- supporting essential service delivery and the teams who depend on consistent equipment uptime. Success means building a culture where safety, accountability, and technician development are the foundation of every shift.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (First 12 Months)

Fleet Readiness: Achieve 95%+ equipment availability across all fleet assets through proactive maintenance scheduling and rapid repair turnaround.

Safety Leadership: Enforce a zero-incident safety standard through daily toolbox talks, disciplined LOTO procedures, and compliance training.

Team Development: Coach and develop a team of diesel technicians, fostering cross-training, skill growth, and diagnostic readiness.

Operational Excellence: Identify and implement process improvements that reduce unplanned downtime and increase overall shop productivity.

Cost Management: Maintain disciplined budget control across labor, parts, and vendor repairs while sustaining high service quality.

Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all maintenance records meet applicable federal, state, and internal audit standards.

FIT TRAITS (Human Profile)

• Hands-on, lead-from-the-floor style; earns trust through credibility and presence
  
• Views safety and mentorship as core leadership behaviors -- not add-ons
  
• Confident diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  
• Decisive under pressure; prioritizes people and process equally
  
• Communicates clearly across levels -- from technicians to senior leadership
  
• Models integrity, respect, and continuous improvement
  

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Equipment doesn't fail in a vacuum -- it fails people. The leader in this role is the critical link between operational safety, service reliability, and the community that depends on it. This is not a desk job. It is a leadership role for someone who takes pride in precision, develops technicians who take pride in their work, and understands that a well-run shop is a direct expression of organizational values.

Requirements

Required Experience

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard
  
• Proven success managing fleet or heavy-equipment maintenance operations in transportation, industrial, or municipal environments
  
• Strong technical background in diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and diagnostics
  
• Demonstrated leadership in technician training, performance management, and culture building
  

Preferred Profile

• Military veterans with senior enlisted or warrant officer backgrounds in motor transport, maintenance management, or logistics are highly aligned
  
• Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance standards
  
• Proficiency with maintenance tracking systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• Estimated compensation range: $95,000 – $115,000 annually (based on experience).
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development pathways.