Operations Manager -Fleet Emphasis

Job Description:

Summary:  Manage company’s transportation operations in ensuring service meets or exceeds clients’ (FedEx Ground) expectations.  Maintain fleet to keep deliveries on schedule and within its established budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote sustainable behavior change focused on safe practices
• Manage the day to day company operations for one designated terminal when Sr. Manager is not scheduled
• Proficient in Ground Cloud and payroll software systems; familiar with DRO
• Register and license all vehicles and keep inspections up to date
• Maintain records to prove company compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Manage fuel program and fuel cards
• Set-up and maintain preventative maintenance schedules
• Ensure vehicles meet or exceed contract guidelines
• Address and maintain pre- and post-trip logs
• Submit monthly maintenance logs
• Conduct minor vehicle repairs
• Support any downed vehicles; fix/repair, or wait for tow trucks
• Train other managers to serve as backup
• Interview driver candidates
• Serve as point of contact for all vehicle issues/questions
• Serve as replacement/overflow driver when needed
• Serve as a backup to other managers when necessary
• Communicate with supervisor all significant issues, recommendations, and decisions
• Comply with government rules and regulations related to transportation, labor issues, safety requirements, and environment issues

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Minimum of 6 months FedEx Ground driving experience; able to multi-task; time management skills; goal oriented; adaptable to change; excellent communication skills; high ethical standards; good interpersonal skills, ability to make decisions; excellent organization skills

Preferred Skills: Leadership/management experience and mechanically inclined

Physical Requirements:  Able to push, pull, and/or lift 150 pounds; stoop, reach, stand, walk, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and see  

Environmental Hazards: Exposure to loud noises and fumes/vapors/odors

KTB Transport, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  KTB Transport, Inc. strives to provide a safe environment for its employees and customers.  Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.  The type of background check can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, and/or financial history.