Fleet Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Description

We are ERock!

ERock (NYSE: EROC) is enabling energy for a new era. ERock delivers onsite utility-grade power that gets customers up and running quickly, while supporting long-term grid development. ERock’s proprietary natural gas generators help critical facilities address grid constraints, interconnection delays, and outage risks while accelerating speed-to-power for new and expanding operations. Trusted by data centers, utilities, manufacturers, healthcare systems and government organizations, ERock engineers for rapid deployment, long-duration reliability, low local emissions, and scalable performance to meet the evolving energy demands of today and tomorrow.


Key Responsibilities: 

We’re seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead ERock’s enterprise fleet program. This role has overall accountability for fleet      safety, regulatory compliance, vehicle availability, operating cost, and lifecycle planning, with direct ownership of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance. The Fleet Manager will establish scalable standards, develop fleet personnel, use performance data to guide decisions, and partner with Operations, Safety, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and field leaders to keep vehicles and drivers safe, compliant, reliable, and ready to serve our customers. The position is on-site in Houston, TX and reports to the VP of Planning & Inventory. Other responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
  • Own the enterprise fleet strategy, operating model, policies, standards, and multi-year roadmap for vehicle acquisition, utilization, maintenance, replacement, and disposal.
  • Own the DOT and FMCSA compliance program, including regulatory applicability, driver qualification files, commercial driver’s license requirements, hours-of-service and electronic logging obligations where applicable, drug and alcohol testing coordination, vehicle inspection and maintenance records, annual reviews, required filings, audit readiness, and corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate regulatory records and monitor compliance indicators, corrective actions, and relevant safety performance data; promptly escalate material risks and close identified gaps.
  • Partner with Safety, Human Resources, Legal, and Operations to establish driver qualification, onboarding, training, authorization, and remedial-action processes.
  • Direct preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, recalls, registrations, permits, insurance, roadside assistance, and vehicle availability through internal stakeholders and external service partners.
  • Develop and manage the fleet budget, forecasts, capital plan, and total-cost-of-ownership model; recommend lease-versus-buy and replacement decisions supported by data.
  • Define and report key performance indicators for safety, compliance, utilization, downtime, maintenance cost, fuel efficiency, lifecycle cost, and vendor performance.
  • Administer and optimize fleet management, telematics, GPS, fuel, and maintenance systems; improve data quality and convert insights into measurable operating improvements.
  • Lead vehicle procurement, specification, upfitting, deployment, inventory control, transfers, and disposal in partnership with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and approved vendors.
  • Lead the fleet response to collisions, roadside events, claims, and regulatory inquiries; ensure timely reporting, investigation support, root-cause review, and corrective action.
  • Select, negotiate with, and hold fleet vendors accountable for service levels, cost, quality, safety, and compliance.
  • Coach and develop fleet personnel and provide clear guidance to field leaders and drivers as the organization’s subject-matter expert for fleet operations and DOT compliance.
  • Other requirements specified by Hiring Manager
Requirements
  •  Demonstrated, hands-on experience owning or administering a DOT/FMCSA compliance program for a commercial fleet, including driver qualification files, vehicle inspection and maintenance records, hours-of-service requirements where applicable, regulatory reporting to cover various state and federal requirements, audit preparation, and corrective-action follow-through.
  •  A bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, transportation, safety, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • At least 7 years of progressively responsible fleet, transportation, or logistics experience, including at least 3 years leading a fleet function, team, vendors, or enterprise-wide program.
  • Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local commercial motor vehicle/DOT regulations and the ability to interpret requirements for business stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience managing fleet budgets, vendors, procurement, maintenance programs, and vehicle lifecycle decisions.
  • Proficiency with fleet management software, telematics, GPS, maintenance systems, and business reporting tools.
  • Strong leadership, project-management, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence leaders, drivers, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively to urgent fleet events, and travel to operating locations as business needs require.
  • Physical requirements and working conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

  

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • Wellness Programs and Incentives
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
  • Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
  • Paid Holidays


Do you have what it takes to join the ERock team? Send us your cover letter and resume today.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.


At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of “The Team” which includes “Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty.”