Fleet Coordinator at PRS Holdings Inc. – Bakersfield, California

Pavement Recycling Systems is the Western United States premier provider of Recycling Solutions to reclaim, preserve, and rehabilitate pavement at any stage. Becoming a team member of PRS introduces you to a unique culture of employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward outstanding results.

Position Overview

The Fleet Coordinator is responsible for providing fleet management support in all aspects of the asset lifecycle including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and disposal. Works closely with fleet management, vendor partners, and Pavement Recycling System personnel to establish best practices and develop enabling tools, programs, and training to bring standardization, best value, and lowest Total Cost of Ownership.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages the process of in-fleeting and de-fleeting vehicles, including PRSI branding preparation and installation of PRSI proprietary access/security system
• Ensures the upkeep, maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of the market area
• Monitor vendor performance on weekly tasks to maximize vehicle condition and uptime and minimize costs
• Manages vendor service contracts to ensure vehicles are properly maintained, repaired, and cleaned to meet company standards
• Works within a budget while maintaining excellent fleet condition and minimizing vehicle downtime
• Assigns daily tasks to drivers/operators or mechanics, as needed
• Oversees fleet-related customer service issues as conveyed by member services
• Monitors rates and maintains relationships with car service vendors
• Identifies big picture trends, issues, and recommends solutions to expand and improve the company’s fleet
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of budget analysis techniques, leading fleet maintenance practices, and applicable legislation and regulations
• Must have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with ability to interpret and understand ambiguous questions and information
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and Strong customer service skills to maintain productive working relationships with all company personnel, user groups, and outside vendors
• Must be well organized to meet heavy workloads and be able to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Requires experience with various computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Dynamics 365 or other) for managing fleet management activities
• Knowledge of fleet operations with an emphasis on the core NAFA (National Association of Fleet Administration) fleet management principles including asset, business, financial, maintenance, construction and/or heavy construction risk and fuel management
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, interpersonal skills and engage in continuous learning
• Ability to effectively perform in a high-volume environment and meet tight deadlines

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of construction and/or heavy construction equipment is preferred
• Must have proficient business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Must speak and write English fluently
• 1-3 years or more of experience in a maintenance operations or fleet administrative environment is preferred

Why Join

• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career advancement
• On the job training provided to all employees
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.