Fleet Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Fleet Specialist

Logistics Administrative Solutions (LAS) offers streamlined solutions in accounting, hiring, payroll, and training, as well as safety guidance and buying consolidation services within the logistics and transportation industry.

The Fleet Specialist will be a multi-faceted position that requires daily interaction with the LAS staff and our Dedicated Carrier Providers (DCP).

This role will serve as the liaison between the DCP and multiple outside vendor partners to support their operational needs.

The incoming candidate will be a highly valued member of the LAS team and support our objective of providing the delivery of world class fleet management services for over 2,000 pieces of equipment nationwide.

The ideal candidate will embody our company's Non-Negotiables :

• Walk in Humble Confidence - We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything.
• Be Open, Honest and Respectful - We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way.
• Be Fearless - We never fail, we only learn.
• We are One Team - We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus.
• Delivery on Commitments - We do what we say we will do.
• We have a Passion to Serve - We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to our customers and to each other .
• We put Safety First - We prioritize the safety of our team members and customers above all else in our business.
• We Strive for Operational Excellence - We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvements, driving quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities :

Fleet Management :

• Provide fleet management services to DCPs based on regional assignment.
• Assist DCPs in managing their day-to-day maintenance operations including invoice reconciliation, assist in monitoring compliance, manage repair timeframes.
• Assist in the creation of SOP's that will allow DCPs to direct equipment maintenance.
• Maintain relationships with national vendor partners that provide critical maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct ongoing, real-time assessment of DCP preventive maintenance and fleet uptime performance.
• Assist DCPs to efficiently manage all relevant expense categories.
• Assist DCP equipment planning activities that lead to cost optimization.
• Maintain relationships with network of local maintenance and repair shops.
• Build strong relationships with each DCP through daily interaction and regular site visits. Act as the liaison between LAS and the client on site to assist with fleet issues.
• Support effective fleet management data analysis and system maintenance.

Fleet Administration :

• Attend weekly / bi-weekly vendor local relationship calls
• Attend weekly equipment review calls
• Vet any invoice over preset threshold to be determined by Department Lead
• Assist with equipment orders and review of equipment within market
• Travel to dock locations to vet vendors outside the normal full-service lease model
• Travel to local vendor shops to evaluate major repairs
• Assist DCP with mileage compliance and equipment route reassignment

Competencies :

• Superior verbal and written communication skills with people at all levels
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Organization
• Team player

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; hours of work are typically Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 00 p.

m., averaging 40 - 45 hours per week, with an occasional night or Saturday based on the needs of the business.

Travel :

This position requires 25% travel.

Required Education and Experience :

• Ideal candidate should have at least 2 years prior fleet / shop experience
• Knowledgeable and experienced with fleet service issues and PM compliance (3-5 years)
• Familiarity working with fleet management systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Understanding of quality control processes, procedures and relevant legal standards
• Customer service mindset; able to serve both internal and external customers

EEO Statement :

Logistics Administrative Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Logistics Administrative Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Logistics Administrative Solutions expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Logistics Administrative Solutions team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

Other Duties :

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the team member for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change per location based on business needs as well as change at any time with or without notice.