Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Odessa, TX Hobbs NM

Midland TX

Big Spring TX

San Angelo TX

Application Deadline:

September 25, 2026

Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.

Pay Range:

• Individual compensation is determined based on several factors, including job-related skills and qualifications, education, relevant experience, work location, internal equity considerations, and the overall responsibilities of the position.

Job Summary

The Fleet Specialist serves as the regional fleet subject matter expert, partnering with branch and regional leadership to improve fleet performance, strengthen compliance programs, and drive safety initiatives. The position analyzes fleet operations, evaluates performance trends, and develops recommendations that support operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic business objectives. Acting as a liaison between the Regional Fleet Manager, branch administrators, and drivers, the Fleet Specialist promotes consistency, operational efficiency, and a strong safety culture across all assigned locations.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Provides hands-on training for branch administrators and drivers on fleet systems including Geotab, Lytx, Descartes, Fleetio, and Samba Safety.

Evaluates driver, vehicle, and branch fleet operations to identify operational risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for process improvement, recommending corrective actions to leadership.

Analyzes driver performance data and develops targeted improvement plans to enhance safety performance, reduce risk exposure, and support operational objectives based on Lytx data and scorecards.

Advises branch leadership on driver qualification, onboarding, training, and retention practices to support workforce readiness and regulatory compliance.

Evaluates fleet maintenance performance, asset utilization trends, and lifecycle data, recommending actions that improve reliability, availability, and cost efficiency.

Supports branch teams in maintaining compliance with company and DOT standards, including tracking driver license and medical card renewals.

Analyzes fleet, telematics, and safety performance metrics from Geotab and Lytx to identify trends, evaluate operational effectiveness, and recommend strategic actions that improve safety, compliance, and productivity.

Partners with area leadership and the Regional Fleet Manager to identify gaps, opportunities, and best practices.

Provides regular updates and performance reports on fleet and driver metrics to ensure consistent operational performance.

Leads regional fleet improvement projects and compliance initiatives, exercising independent judgment to prioritize activities, allocate resources, and recommend solutions that support organizational objectives. Non-essential Functions Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designate.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience, required.

3+ years in fleet operations, transportation, logistics or a related field, required.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire) required.

Strong technical knowledge with fleet management tools such as Geotab, Lytx, Descartes, Fleetio and Samba Safety.

Requirement of a valid Class a commercial driver's license or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Ability to travel up to 75% of the time required.

Skills and Abilities Ability to influence business decisions through data-driven recommendations, consultative problem-solving, and effective communication with multiple levels of leadership.

Ability to evaluate complex operational information, identify emerging risks and trends, and develop practical solutions that improve business performance.

Proficiency in working effectively and cohesively with drivers, branch staff and management.

Promote a culture of safety.

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:

Occasionally 0

• 33% Frequently 34
• 66%

Continuously:

67

• 100% Lift from

Waist:

< than 10 lbs.

• Not at all
  10 to 25 lbs.
• Not at all
  26 to 50 lbs.
• Not at all
  51 to 75 lbs.
• Not at all
  75 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all
  100+ lbs.
• Not at all Lift from

Floor:

< than 10 lbs.

• Frequently
  10 to 25 lbs.
• Frequently
  26 to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally
  51 to 75 lbs.
• Not at all
  75 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all
  100+ lbs.
• Not at all Carried for

Distance:

< than 10 lbs.

• Not at all
  10 to 25 lbs.
• Not at all
  26 to 50 lbs.
• Not at all
  51 to 75 lbs.
• Not at all
  75 to 100 lbs.
• Not at all
  100+ lbs.
• Not at all Physical Activity
  Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated)
• Frequently
  Standing (for sustained periods of time)
• Frequently
  Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks)
• Frequently
  Bending/stooping (downward and forward)
• Occasionally
  Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet)
• Occasionally
  Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending)
• Occasionally
  Reaching (extending arms in any direction)
• Frequently
  Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine)
• Not at all
  Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s))
• Occasionally
  Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling)
• Occasionally
  Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers)
• Occasionally
  Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor)
• Occasionally
  Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug)
• Occasionally
  Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm)
• Continuously
  Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand)
• Frequently
  Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word)
• Frequently
  Driving (the control and operation of a fork lift)
•  Not at all
  Desk work (work usually performed at a desk)
• Frequently
  Use of a tools (safely operation equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging and shipping parts)
• Occasionally
  Use of a telephone
• Frequently
  Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels)
• Continuously
  Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions)
• Frequently
  Travel (travel needed to perform job duties)
• Continuously
  Additional Information
  This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion.

Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

ValuesAs a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Our PurposeWe believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners

• of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.

Service PhilosophyWe earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service StandardsBorder States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your careerJoin an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for? Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Health, Dental and Vision BenefitsAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital IndemnityFSA & HSAEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Disability Benefits401(k) Retirement PlanLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer TimePersonal Leave time and more!

Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals. Equal Opportunity For All

It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: Criminal background check (required for all positions)

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)

Drug testing The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.