Fleet Operations Director

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), Probst Electric Inc. is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Probst Electric has offices in Heber City, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah; Caldwell and Rupert, Idaho; and Farmington, New Mexico. Probst Electric has successfully completed projects all over the United States and Canada.

Probst Electric specializes in high-voltage transmission line construction, design-build, and maintenance services for public and private sector utilities. Our construction specialties include transmission, distribution, drilling, telecommunication, joint trench, foundations, and commercial electrical.

Probst Electric offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About this Role

Probst Electric is growing rapidly and looking to add a Fleet Director of Operations to our team, to help support our exciting growth.

What You'll Do

• Assists Fleet VP in creating the annual budget.
• Responsible for the overall operational success of the fleet department
• Oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of all company-owned equipment.
• Develop and maintain efficient shop performance standards (standard repair times (SRTs), KPIs, procedures (SOPs), and policies).
• Oversee the repair, service, and maintenance of vehicle allowance-owned and leased vehicles.
• Manage staff members and complete employee assessments
• Recommend vehicles meant for replacement, arrange for necessary disposal or auction, and develop and maintain a company asset schedule and all rolling stock.
• Maintain adherence to company operations and safety policies and develop/amend SOPs as needed.
• Assist Safety with the deployment of Verizon and LYTX programs
• As needed, assist in the investigation of motor vehicle accidents.
• Be a trusted and strong contributor to the senior management team.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements through FMCSA, OSHA, ETC.
• Participate in WIP, Staff meetings, foreman meetings, crew visits, and all other calls or meetings requested by the management team.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintain employee's work schedule and overtime.
• Strong construction background that will aid in the deployment of the correct equipment to job sites
• Communicate directly with construction operations and project managers to determine current and future needs
• Responsible for all shop and field mechanics & locations with the support of supervisors.

What You'll Bring

• Valid driver's license
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Fleet Manager
• 5+ years in a senior Fleet Management or comparable role
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Finance preferred
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• 3-5 years of experience in maintenance operations.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Must be comfortable using and learning modern technology, including Microsoft Office and associated programs; fleet management software experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong work ethic with high personal standards for quality of work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong business acumen
• Effective problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changes
• Proficiency in multitasking and effective task prioritization