Fleet Manager-Sign on Bonus $15,000-

Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: February 26, 2025

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - --- Oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function while establishing and maintaining a safe work environment and working conditions for employees. Ensure shop and vehicle safety practices are always followed.--- Lead to create a culture of safety that ensure that every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers and fleet technicians interact remain injury free, always.--- Interview, hire, and train all fleet technicians. Schedule all schooling and certification courses for technicians. Provide timely evaluations of all employee performance to support the progression of each associate. Fully understand and train associates on preferred work methods (PMWs).--- Ensure all vehicles are in proper working condition by performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all company owned equipment. Provide the proper documentation and applicable certifications and ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture's service recommendations. Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary in collaboration with RFM and Corporate Fleet team.--- Manage purchasing, warranties, capital improvement requests, and the parts department inventory levels for all fleet needs to ensure proper department functioning. Purchase fuel and shop equipment, file warranty claims and recover warranty dollars, and develop the yearly budget.--- Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly, and provide assistance as needed when troubles develop on the road. Find qualified service to repair downed vehicles and obtain competitive bids for repairs.--- Comply with OSHA, DOT, and Tax commission regulations.--- Produce weekly, period, and yearly reports along with daily OOS reports.--- Other duties as assigned by manager.This position will have the opportunity to continue and lead work on electrification of fleet vehicles to reduce US Foods carbon footprint. Background on bringing Electric Vehicles (EV) online and knowledge on heavy duty EV Class 6 & 8 requirements is preferred.

• Experience with sustainable practices, such as managing electric vehicle fleets.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to US Foods Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Support the Delivery team in the assignment of project team actions, setting projected timelines, goals and ensuring overall project complianceThe candidate will be supporting roll-out of electrification of various fleet use cases. It will be required to hit the ground running and be comfortable operating at a rapid pace, working across various teams within the business to support the successful delivery of projects. SUPERVISION:--- Direct: Union and/or non-union technicians.RELATIONSHIPS--- Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Technicians, Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)--- External: CustomersWORK ENVIRONMENT--- May spend a portion of time on the road in a truck exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer. Time will also be spent inside and outside the distribution center in a variety of climates including normal warehouse conditions with temperatures that may reach -5 degrees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRelated Experience/Requirements--- Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.--- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.Background on bringing Electric Vehicles (EV) online and knowledge on heavy duty EV Class 6 & 8 requirements is preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities--- Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.--- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.--- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.--- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.--- Strong problem-solving and organization skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.--- Excellent communication skills and strong leadership.--- Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.--- Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.--- Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).Travel---10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training. -Education--- High school diploma or GED required.Certifications/Training--- Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, Hazmat, and OSHA regulations.--- Thermo King and Major certification.--- Possession of valid state Driver's license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLicenses--- State Inspections License preferred.--- Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS---Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time:OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVERJOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:FREQUENCY:STAND: OCCASIONALLYWALK: OCCASIONALLYDRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLYSIT: FREQUENTLYLIFT1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVERCARRY1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLYOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVERPUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLYCLIMB/BALANCE 2: OCCASIONALLYSTOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLYKNEEL: OCCASIONALLYBEND: OCCASIONALLYREACH ABOVE SHOULDER: OCCASIONALLYTWIST: OCCASIONALLYGRASP OBJECTS 3: OCCASIONALLYMANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: OCCASIONALLYMANUAL DEXTERITY 5: OCCASIONALLY1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. - The expected base rate for this role is between $85,000.00 and $130,000.00This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.---Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .

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