Position Summary

The Fleet Manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of RICON’s heavy equipment, trucks, and support vehicles. The role leads the mechanics and trucking team and ensures the right equipment is available, maintained, and productive on Heavy Civil projects and in support of affiliated Trucking and Materials operations.

The Fleet Manager owns preventive maintenance, repairs, regulatory compliance for commercial vehicles and drivers, equipment allocation in coordination with field leadership, and the cost data that supports equipment decisions — repair vs. replace, buy vs. rent, and internal equipment rates.

A. Fleet Operations & Allocation

Maintain a complete, current inventory of owned and leased equipment, trucks, trailers, and support vehicles, including location, hours/mileage, and condition.
Coordinate equipment allocation, mobilization, and demobilization across projects with the General Superintendent and Project Managers.
Schedule and oversee trucking resources, including equipment hauls and material deliveries, in coordination with field and dispatch needs.
Manage rental equipment — sourcing, on-rent/off-rent tracking, and return — to avoid idle rental costs.

B. Maintenance & Repair

Develop and run a preventive maintenance program based on manufacturer intervals, hours, and mileage.
Direct the mechanics team; prioritize repairs to minimize downtime on active projects.
Manage the shop, parts inventory, tools, and outside repair vendors and dealers.
Track work orders, repair history, and downtime for every unit.

C. Regulatory & Safety Compliance

Maintain compliance with USDOT / FMCSA and state requirements for commercial motor vehicles, including registrations, annual inspections, and permits.
Maintain driver qualification files, CDL and medical card tracking, hours-of-service / ELD compliance, and drug & alcohol testing program requirements with HR and Safety.
Ensure daily pre-trip and equipment inspections are performed and documented, and that defects are corrected before use.
Partner with Safety & Training on shop safety, operator qualifications, lockout/tagout, and incident investigation involving equipment or vehicles.

D. Cost Control & Asset Management

Develop and manage the annual fleet budget — maintenance, repairs, parts, fuel, tires, insurance, and rentals.
Track equipment costs and utilization; work with Accounting on internal equipment rates and job cost charges.
Recommend acquisitions, replacements, and disposals using repair history, utilization, and lifecycle cost data.
Manage fuel usage and fuel cards; investigate exceptions.
Coordinate equipment titles, registrations, and insurance schedules with Accounting.

E. Team Leadership

Supervise, schedule, and evaluate mechanics and truck drivers; conduct performance reviews with HR.
Identify training needs and support technician and driver development.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and labor-agreement compliance for fleet personnel.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in heavy equipment and/or commercial fleet maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or fleet management role.
Strong working knowledge of heavy civil equipment (excavators, loaders, dozers, rollers) and commercial trucks and trailers.
Working knowledge of USDOT / FMCSA regulations, driver qualification, and hours-of-service requirements.
Experience building and managing preventive maintenance programs and budgets.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, especially Excel; comfort with fleet management or telematics software.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

RICON is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $74,600.00 - $89,900.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Prescription drug insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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