Fleet Manager

Job Overview Towne Construction Services/Townescapes LLC is hiring a Fleet Manager to own the performance, compliance, cost, and professional presentation of our vehicles and equipment across the business. This role blends data-driven fleet economics (true cost of ownership for estimating and decisions) with hands-on coordination (maintenance planning, equipment moves, rentals, and compliance). Duties/Responsiblities Calculate true cost of ownership of fleet assets and provide inputs for project estimating (ownership, fuel, maintenance, repairs, downtime assumptions, replacement). Determine useful life by class, and create/maintain a replacement and major overhaul plan . Manage Tenna (asset tracking, inspections, utilization, reporting) and driver compliance workflows. Manage vehicle compliance and documentation, including IRP, IFTA, BMV and related renewals, filings, and audits. Understand equipment needs , coordinate equipment moves , and manage rentals to support production while controlling cost. Own the maintenance schedule and coordinate repairs with the Shop Manager , including prioritization and downtime planning. Evaluate new technologies and force multipliers (telematics, dash cams, maintenance systems, tracking, routing, fuel controls) and make recommendations. Ensure professional appearance of vehicles and equipment (cleanliness, branding, organization, damage control, yard standards). Implement strategies to extend uptime and useful life , including PM discipline, inspections, operator accountability, and standardization Ensure adherence to safety regulations and company policies related to fleet management. Key Systems and Processes You'll Own Fleet and equipment inventory accuracy (VIN/serial, assignments, status)

Qualifications Required:

3+ years managing a fleet and/or heavy equipment in a construction, landscape, or service environment Strong understanding of preventive maintenance planning and repair coordination Working knowledge of compliance concepts (IRP/IFTA/DMV-style renewals, documentation discipline) Comfortable building cost models in Excel/Sheets and presenting clear recommendations Strong communication, follow-through, and ability to hold standards across crews

Preferred:

Experience with Tenna (or similar fleet/asset tracking systems) DOT compliance exposure (if applicable to your operation) Familiarity with landscape/construction equipment utilization and logistics KPIs (How We'll Measure This Role) Fleet uptime percentage (and trend) PM compliance rate (on-time completion) Cost per mile/hour by class (and variance vs budget)

Compliance:

zero missed renewals, clean audits Rental spend vs plan (and documented reasons) Reduction in repeat failures and unplanned downtime Yard and fleet appearance scores (spot checks) What We Offer Competitive pay and benefits (health, PTO, etc.) [customize] Company vehicle/allowance [if applicable] A role with real ownership, clear impact, and leadership support Preventive maintenance schedules (miles/hours based) Daily/weekly inspection compliance and issue triage Downtime tracking and root-cause analysis of repeat failures Compliance calendar (registrations, permits, inspections, renewals) Replacement planning (age, repair frequency, cost per mile/hour, utilization)

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person