Fleet Manager - Ace Hardware Home Services

Ace Hardware CorporationOak Brook, IL, United States

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Who is Hardware Home Services?

Ace Hardware Home Services is a collection of regional companies with experienced professionals dedicated to helping homeowners complete home maintenance tasks. Ace Hardware Home Services has a growing roster of services (including Unique Indoor Comfort), which now include handyman services, plumbing, cooling, heating, electrical and paint. Ace is now better positioned to serve more homeowners who are seeking to have many home maintenance projects completed for them in a quality manner performed by trained professionals from brands they can trust.

About This Role

The Fleet Manager will oversee and optimize Ace Hardware Home Services' (AHHS) diverse fleet of 700+ owned and leased service vehicles supporting our HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Handyman technicians across multiple branch locations. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of the fleet - including acquisition, leasing, upfitting, preventive maintenance, compliance, redistribution, and asset disposal. The Fleet Manager will ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and available to meet service demand while managing vendor relationships, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This role also serves as the primary contact with our external fleet management and leasing partners.

What You'll Do

Oversee daily operations and lifecycle management of the company's fleet, including trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles used in HVAC and plumbing services over multiple locations.
Ensure vehicles are fully operational and available to meet service demands
Coordinate the assignment and tracking of vehicle usage, mileage, and performance
Manage acquisition, leasing, upfitting, registration, and decommissioning of vehicles
Evaluate fleet utilization and recommend vehicle replacement or redistribution strategies
Develop specifications for new vehicles in alignment with operational needs
Implement preventive maintenance programs for both owned and leased vehicles
Coordinate with internal technicians and external vendors for timely repairs and inspections
Manage downtime and reduce disruptions to field service operations
Ensure all vehicles comply with DOT, state, and federal regulations
Maintain accurate vehicle records, registrations, inspections, and incident reports
Support safety programs including driver training, accident investigation, and telematics monitoring
Manage all asset movements between locations, as well as in / out of fleet program
Prepare and manage the fleet budget, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and capital expenditure
Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and identify cost-saving opportunities
Assist in the loss control process including temporary replacement when needed
Review and approve all fleet related invoices
Maintain strong relationships with leasing companies, OEMs, maintenance providers, and fuel card vendors

Who You Are

You are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to multi-task. You have excellent organization and customer service skills, are self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other business related focus

3+ years of experience in fleet management, 5 preferred

Must be well-organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Proven experience in vehicle acquisition, leasing, maintenance program oversight, compliance, and asset disposal.

Strong vendor management skills with leasing companies, OEMs, and maintenance providers.

Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to connect cross-functionally and develop effective internal and external working relationships with members of other departments and our banking partners

Strong PC literacy (Microsoft Office products)

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of eFleet

Compensation Details :

$86700 - $108500 Per Year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits

that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including :

Incentive opportunities, based on role / grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)

Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents

21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire

Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation

Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review

We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales

We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!

Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more

Birth / Adoption bonding paid time off

Adoption cost reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events

Identity theft protection

Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

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We want to hear from you!

When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state / local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic / general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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