Fleet & Operations Manager

Dassel's Hollister
Hollister, CA 95023, USA

Every safe propane delivery, every customer served on time, and every vehicle ready for the road starts with a well-managed fleet. As Fleet Operations Manager, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably by ensuring our trucks, equipment, and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

This role combines leadership, fleet management, and hands-on mechanical expertise. You'll have a direct impact on operational performance, employee safety, equipment reliability, and customer satisfaction by building a proactive maintenance culture and ensuring our assets are ready when the business needs them.

• Review the condition, maintenance history, and compliance status of all fleet assets and service center equipment.
• Meet with drivers, mechanics, and operational team members to understand current challenges and maintenance priorities.
• Assess existing repair schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and asset tracking processes.
• Begin addressing high-priority equipment, compliance, or reliability issues while establishing consistent communication and reporting routines with the General Manager.

Within your first 90 days, you'll have:

• Developed a clear maintenance and inspection schedule for all fleet assets.
• Established accurate fleet records and maintenance tracking within our asset management systems.
• Built strong working relationships with drivers, mechanics, and operations staff to improve communication around repairs and equipment needs.
• Identified opportunities to improve fleet uptime, maintenance planning, safety compliance, or asset utilization.
• Become a trusted operational partner to the General Manager on fleet performance and workforce development.

• Maintain the operational readiness, organization, and appearance of fleet assets, facilities, and service center grounds.
• Manage fleet and service center assets to maximize utilization, reliability, and return on investment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and repair records using company asset management systems.
• Monitor fleet performance and identify opportunities to improve uptime, efficiency, and long-term asset value.

• Ensure vehicles, equipment, and operations comply with all applicable safety regulations and company policies.
• Serve as a resource on the safe storage, handling, and transportation of propane.
• Support safety meetings and provide ongoing fleet-related safety training.
• Verify required certifications, credentials, and compliance requirements are maintained for fleet personnel.
• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance and repair schedules to support operational demands.
• Partner with drivers and operations personnel to diagnose issues and prioritize repairs.
• Perform diagnostics, inspections, maintenance, and repairs on heavy-duty diesel trucks and related equipment when needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and brake system issues using appropriate tools and diagnostic methods.
• Coordinate roadside support and emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Support recruiting, hiring, and onboarding efforts.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to mechanics and other team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty diesel trucks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across diesel engines, electrical systems, brakes, and related vehicle components.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities, repair…