Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the vehicle fleet program, which may include the acquisition, assignment, maintenance and inventory of the vehicles. Establishes and maintains strong partnership with internal business units and external vendors. ​

Position Details

• Ensures accurate record of vehicle inventory, drivers and insurance. Updates, maintains and audits fleet tracking system.
• ​Partners with business units to plan for and coordinate vehicle assignments. Supports the orientation of drivers and communication of safety and maintenance policy.
• ​Administers lease management. Plans and coordinates vehicle assignments based on demand and availability.
• ​Supports insurance administration, including acting as liaison between insurance companies and employees. Ensures proper reporting of incident/accident and/or damages.
• ​Ensures compliance to all company policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal regulations.
• ​Builds strong working relationships with vendors and service providers. Negotiates expedited dates and prices, manages invoice discrepancies and adherence to contracts.
• ​Process, tracks, reports and audits fleet expenses.
• ​Plans, develops and executes vehicle replacement schedules while overseeing repairs and maintenance operations
• ​Conducts research and analysis including budget, cost management, replacement schedules and compliance reporting.​

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience
• ​5 years of relevant experience​
• ​​Strong verbal and written communication skills
• ​Ability to multi-task between a variety of job responsibilities
• ​Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications
• ​Strong customer service skills
• ​Excellent procurement and negotiation skills
• ​Basic understanding of budgeting and accounting​

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).