Fleet Operations Manager

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Manage a team of Fleet Managers to provide drivers with logistical support, accurate pay reporting, documentation of job performance feedback, and ensuring training/educational resources are understood and available - driver performance must support corporate goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures continued training and education of Fleet Managers by developing training agendas and tools and makes recommendations for seminars and classes to enhance daily job performance. Coordinates activities of Fleet Managers and provides job specific training as needed.
• Appraises performance, coaches and counsels, rewards, and disciplines direct reports. Manages, assigns, delegates and directs duties of direct reports. Provides coverage for team of Fleet Managers as needed.
• Advanced geographical knowledge to include Canada Border Crossing processes. Interviews job candidates, hires new personnel and is responsible for termination of employees, as necessary.
• Support and create/suggest changes to guidelines (Operations Manual) for event/incident documentation, AS400 & Dashboard (TMS) processes, and driver pay reporting.
• Assists in the creation of department action plans that support the company's strategic business plan. Maintain a positive work environment with co-workers and between departments; engage in conflict management to resolve issues as needed.
• Support and enforce operational and company policies, company programs, and procedures. Maintain general knowledge of federal DOT requirements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending and participating in appropriate training. Ensure company confidentiality.

Excellent Benefits Package including:

• Hybrid work option after successfully completing training
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription Discount Card
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401k+match
• Bonus Potential
• Employee Assistance Program

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Prefer a four-year college degree with an emphasis in a related field to the position plus 2 - 5 years related experience and/or training and 1 – 5 years previous management experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions. May require overnight travel at times.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Maverick Transportation, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

About Us

Maverick Transportation is a leader in the open deck trucking industry, embracing a culture of safety, treating people right, and delivering value driven services to our customers. We strive to provide best in class service to our customers and cultivate partnerships that are built on respect, trust and commitment.

Relationships matter to us, and one of the tenets of The Maverick Way® is to "value our people," creating a circle of of positivity and prosperity that enhances every aspect of our business and success.