Fleet Director

Major Duties Classification: Exempt/Non-bargaining Position may be located remote. #LI-Remote Join a team that offers growth potential, competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of customers and communities. Fidium Fiber is a best-in-class, top 10 U.S. fiber provider that delivers reliable fiber communications solutions to consumers and businesses. We are committed to providing meaningful work in a positive environment while connecting people and enriching how they work and live. At Fidium, our employees make the difference. The Fleet Director is a senior operations leader responsible for managing Fidium's fiber broadband field service fleet. This role oversees all aspects of fleet maintenance, repair, and optimization across a multi-million-dollar P&L. The Fleet Director leads an in-house mechanics team, negotiates and manages third-party vendor relationships, ensures regulatory compliance and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement in fleet efficiency and cost management. This is a strategic leadership position that directly impacts field service productivity, customer satisfaction, and operational profitability. The Fleet Director is a hands-on operator who combines mechanical expertise with financial acumen, vendor management skills, and team leadership ability. Success requires balancing vehicle uptime (critical for field service delivery) with cost optimization, safety compliance, and preventive maintenance strategies that reduce downtime and extend asset life. Responsibilities Fleet P&L management: Own and optimize the multi-million-dollar fleet budget. Forecast maintenance costs, parts inventory, fuel consumption, and capital expenditures. Identify cost reduction opportunities, negotiate better terms with vendors, and track ROI on fleet upgrades or technology investments. Provide monthly variance reports to leadership. In-house mechanics team leadership: Manage in-house mechanics team. Set performance standards, conduct performance reviews, ensure technical certifications remain current. Establish and maintain maintenance schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols. Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Third-party vendor management: Identify, qualify, negotiate contracts, and manage 3rd party service providers (transmission shops, tire services, diesel specialists, body shops, inspection centers). Monitor service quality and compliance, manage claims and disputes, ensure competitive pricing. Build strategic partnerships where cost and service align with company needs. Fleet maintenance strategy: Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules to maximize uptime and minimize emergency repairs. Decide between in-house vs. vendor repair for each vehicle type and situation. Track maintenance metrics (mean time between failures, uptime %, cost per mile). Implement improvements based on trends and data. Vehicle uptime & availability: Ensure fleet availability meets field service demand. Coordinate with field operations on vehicle needs and downtime windows. Minimize unplanned outages. Manage backup vehicle inventory for emergency situations. Report daily/weekly fleet availability metrics to operations leadership. Compliance, safety & regulatory: Maintain OSHA compliance, DOT regulations, vehicle inspection standards, and company safety protocols. Manage vehicle inspections, emissions testing, insurance, and licensing. Investigate and document vehicle incidents or accidents. Ensure mechanics maintain required certifications. Stay current on regulatory changes. Fleet technology & systems: Evaluate and implement fleet management systems (telematics, maintenance tracking, parts inventory software). Use data to optimize routes, monitor fuel consumption, track vehicle diagnostic