Fleet Manager - Frederickson, WA at Oldcastle in Tacoma, Washington

Job Description:

Job ID: 502562


Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.



Job Summary



The Fleet Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the private fleet servicing our customers. This includes ensuring vehicles and equipment are operating safely, effectively, and economically for multiple locations and two different business units.



Job Responsibilities

• Support targeted transportation initiatives and projects as directed
• Display proactive mindset and seek to understand and cultivate opportunities to improve fleet operations across the region
• Supervise drivers, and ensure drivers and vehicles remain in compliance with DOT regulations and company policies
• Make hiring decisions, manage performance, provide coaching, and issue discipline for drivers
• Ensure compliance with all DOT and Company policies and procedures such as accident investigation and drug and alcohol testing
• Maintain driver qualification files including driver road tests
• Audit driver logs to ensure drivers are compliant with hours-of-service regulations
• Oversight and management of any fleet-involved incident
• Company contact for insurance claims, follow-up, etc. when the claims involve company drivers' or company lease vehicles
• Perform Lease/Buy decisions on equipment and provide recommendations including specifications
• Conduct quarterly driver training and meetings as required
• Review all drivers' logs, inspection reports, and trip records daily
• Prepare trip records and fuel tax reports as needed
• Manage Drive Cam Driver Behavior Safety Program
• Oversee maintenance program for company vehicles including routing vehicle inspections at fleet domicile locations
• Review current vendors and seek new vendors to help reduce cost and increase fleet efficiency
• Provide support to scheduling department including backup
• Working with site locations to refine and improve processes to increase fleet productivity
• Provide reporting on key KPI metrics to management
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum two-year degree in business or related field or equivalent in experience, training, or education
• 2+ years managing DOT-regulated drivers and scheduling transportation preferred
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations required
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work activities and deliveries required
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Good verbal & written communications skills
• Ability to communicate and work with customers and drivers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner
• Job requires up to 60% travel
• Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations
• The position requires periodic walking, climbing, and kneeling during equipment inspections

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH



CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.


If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!


Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.


EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.


Date: Oct 2, 2024



Nearest Major Market: Tacoma

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