The Rasmussen Group Fleet Manager

Company Description:

The Rasmussen Group is an Iowa-based company with over a century of heavy construction experience and expertise. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, The Rasmussen Group represents a variety of multi-faceted design-build heavy construction companies. With companies specializing in bridge construction, marine contracts, concrete and asphalt supply, paving, heavy hauling, dump trucks, crane operations, and fabricating steel, The Rasmussen Group can provide excellent, complete customer service with one phone call. Our companies ensures for an on-time, safe, professional build that will keep your project on budget and provide for its successful completion.

Job Description:

Job TypeFull-timeDescription

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee a fleet of trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment for Rasmussen Group and its individual operating companies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, operation, and procurement of heavy vehicles and equipment. The role will involve recommending appropriate vehicles based on project requirements, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, fleet maintenance costs, and optimizing fleet efficiency.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Develop and implement fleet management strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Recommend suitable trucks, heavy vehicles and equipment based on project specifications and budget constraints.
• Review history of vehicle purchase and repairs to give proper recommendations for future purchases of equipment and vehicles.
• Monitor fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and overall fleet performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards for all heavy equipment operations.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to source and negotiate contracts for new equipment acquisitions.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess the condition of the fleet and identify maintenance or replacement needs.
• Train and supervise fleet maintenance staff to uphold high standards of quality and safety.

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Accrual Based PTO – Start earning PTO on your first day!
• Paid Holidays.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred
• Three years or more of progressively responsible experience in fleet management
• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations
• CDL preferred
• Maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy-duty diesel and truck equipment preferred

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment operations, maintenance practices, and safety regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize fleet performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage personnel.
• Familiarity with fleet management software and tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Certifications in fleet management or related areas are a plus.

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass post-offer employment drug testing, medical exams, MVR, and physical abilities testing.
• Must pass D.O.T. required physical.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Must have a personal telephone or cell phone.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands 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.

• Must be capable of driving vehicles in off-road conditions.
• Requires physical exertion, standing, walking, and/or climbing in various climates and ground conditions, including temperature extremes, rain, wind, and snow for extended lengths of time.
• Must withstand continuous exposures to wind, dust, fumes, and noxious odors.
• Must possess unrestricted mobility to twist, turn, bend, and lean in all directions, lookup, down and side to side without hesitation or discomfort.
• Except for conventional corrective aids, must possess normal eyesight, depth of perception, field of vision, normal hearing, quick reaction time, unimpaired eye-hand coordination, and manual dexterity.
• Must enter and exit trucks multiple times throughout the day in a safe manner.
• Skeletal, joint and muscle system must withstand continuous impact from driving activities

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Accrual Based PTO – Start earning PTO on your first day!
• Paid Holidays.