POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the vehicle fleet program, which may include the acquisition, assignment, maintenance and inventory of the vehicles.  Establishes and maintains strong partnership with internal business units and external vendors. 

What you’ll do:

• Ensures accurate record of vehicle inventory, drivers and insurance.  Updates, maintains and audits fleet tracking system.
• Partners with business units to plan for and coordinate vehicle assignments.  Supports the orientation of drivers and communication of safety and maintenance policy.
• Administers lease management.  Plans and coordinates vehicle assignments based on demand and availability.
• Supports insurance administration, including acting as liaison between insurance companies and employees.  Ensures proper reporting of incident/accident and/or damages.
•  Ensures compliance to all company policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal regulations.
• Builds strong working relationships with vendors and service providers.  Negotiates expedited dates and prices, manages invoice discrepancies and adherence to contracts.
• Process, tracks, reports and audits fleet expenses.
• Plans, develops and executes vehicle replacement schedules while overseeing repairs and maintenance operations 
• Conducts research and analysis including budget, cost management, replacement schedules and compliance reporting.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task between a variety of job responsibilities
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent procurement and negotiation skills.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and accounting

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience
• 5 years of relevant experience

YOU Matter 

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. 

Benefits: 

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting 
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee 
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Disability Income Protection Insurance 

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave 
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses 

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN  

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland 

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** 

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** 

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