Fleet Manager

Job Summary

The Fleet Manager oversees the operation, maintenance, compliance, and strategic planning of AET fleet of vehicles and specialized equipment. The Fleet Manager will be responsible for vehicle procurement, lifecycle management, company / DOT vehicle safety programs, and cost-effective fleet utilization. This role ensures that all fleet assets are maintained in a safe condition, cost-effective, and aligned with company needs across all office locations. The Fleet Manager is responsible for collaboration with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and to ensure smooth fleet operations in support of engineering, environmental, and field-testing services.

This role ensures that all fleet equipment and vehicles support AET’s field operations efficiently while adhering to safety, regulatory, and budgetary requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation or workable solutions may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage the company-wide fleet program and specialized equipment, including procurement, assignment, utilization, maintenance, and disposal of vehicles and field equipment.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, industry safety standards, and internal fleet policies by regularly monitoring practices and implementing improvements as needed.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop, refine, and standardize operational practices and fleet policies across AET, ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program that maximizes vehicle and equipment uptime and safety.
• Track vehicle performance, fuel consumption, service records, and total cost of ownership using fleet management software.
• Collaborate with field leaders and regional office managers to ensure vehicles meet operational requirements.
• Evaluate and enhance current fleet management processes and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Explore implementation of telematics systems and ensure vehicle usage aligns with company policies.
• Evaluate and recommend vehicle purchases or leases based on usage trends, cost analysis, and replacement schedules.
• Build relationships with vendors, dealerships, service providers, and negotiate cost-effective solutions to support AET’s fleet.
• Manage fleet budget, expenses, and vendor contracts in partnership with the Finance team.
• Serve as a liaison with insurance providers for vehicle claims, renewals, and risk management.
• Maintain accurate vehicle inventory, registration, and licensing records across all states of operation.
• Work closely with Operations, Safety, Finance, and HR departments to align fleet strategies with company goals.
• Support sustainability initiatives by evaluating fuel-efficient or alternative-fuel vehicle options.

Supervisory Responsibility

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This position will occasionally be required to travel to AET regional offices, vehicle vendors, or job sites.

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Transparency

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $85,000-$100,000 annually per hour based on skill set and experience. AET offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), long term savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation details : 85000-100000 Yearly Salary

PI9326093cf6cc-30511-38712726