Assistant Fleet Manager

Assists Fleet Manager with general activities/issues involving fleet efficiency and productivity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Directly carries out supervisory responsibilities to effectively manage personnel to include interviewing, hiring, and training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. • Facilitates rapid solutions to driver questions and problems and serves as the primary channel of communication for drivers. • Works with office/shop personnel and drivers to meet company goals and resolve problems affecting equipment utilization, driver turnover, and driver productivity. • Provides training and instruction to drivers on various topics. • Assigns drivers to equipment and conducts all required driver tests in accordance with company and DOT policy. • Checks all tractors for permits and insures all lost permits are replaced. • Attends driver recruiting events as needed. • Ensures facilities and grounds are properly maintained, cleaned, and repaired as needed in order to present a professional appearance. • Keeps informed of company policies and procedures. • Receives and carries out instructions. • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Meets deadlines, makes decisions promptly and effectively communicates with others. • Uses a computer and software programs with limited guidance, as required. • Ability to read, write, talk and hear; add, subtract, multiply and divide; and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. as required. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver’s License Breath Alcohol Technician Specimen Collector for Drug Testing