Overview and Essential Functions

Specialist Fleet Services - Hayward, CA

Join us!

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fleet Team at UtiliQuest, LLC as a Specialist Fleet Services working in our Hayward office. UtiliQuest, LLC a leading provider of quality underground utility damage prevention for over three decades. With headquarters located in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta, we have offices located in states including California, Indiana, Ohio and the Eastern US from Florida to New York with over 2,500 employees. Founded in 1998, UtiliQuest is a subsidiary of Dycom Industries, a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications and infrastructure industry.

Meet the team

The Specialist Fleet Services plays a critical role in supporting the organization in equipment procurement and distribution, while maintaining accurate recordkeeping for all assets. As a result, we hold ourselves to high standards and expectations in providing excellence in asset management. It is key that you are a self-motivated professional with strong work ethic, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills, and are ready to add value to our team on day one.

The day to day

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors all fleet vehicles and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.

• Evaluates equipment for condition and risk factors according to state and Federal DOT requirements, as well as internal operating procedures and processes.

• Troubleshoots repair problems, reviews work orders, and provides cost estimates, technical direction and assistance.

• Tracks and coordinates warranty repairs and maintenance agreements for outside repair in conjunction with company guidelines.

• Provides continuous oversight for asset accountability and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

• Assigns trucks to UtiliQuest employees and maintains equipment distribution lists, along with fuel cards.

• Monitors compliance/reporting as it relates to the vehicle fleet ; procure state required certificates of title, insurances, and arrange for registrations and state inspections.

• Coordinates internal title transfers on vehicles transferred from one state to another state and newly purchased vehicles.

• Conducts periodic vehicle and equipment inspections across the Florida region, including 30-50% travel to field locations.

• Manages physical assets (e.g., machinery, vehicles, equipment, supplies). Evaluates, obtains and allocates physical asset resources, maximizes their use and projects future asset needs.

• Manages and establishes working relationships with vendors and corporate representatives (e.g., suppliers, consultants, contractors)

• Acts as the point of contact on all vehicle violations and toll queries within the assigned area, and collaborates with Fleet Administrative Assistant on timely payments.

• Applies critical thinking skills to understand problems, analyze facts and anticipate results to make decisions based on available information and meet deadlines.

• Maintains ongoing records for fleet assets with strong attention to detail, data integrity and accuracy.

• Promotes and maintains a strong safety culture and ensures quality standards are being met.

• Operates company vehicles in a safe manner and maintains a professional appearance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What do you need…?

Required skills for success:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.

• One (1) or more years of experience in automotive fleet services, logistics or related experience required.

• Prior experience with title and registration compliance in a fleet setting is preferred.

• Working knowledge of Lease Plan or Fleet Management Systems preferred.

• Experience with vehicle repair and maintenance, collision repair and systems/components design preferred

• ASE Certification is a plus.

• Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an MVR record that is deemed acceptable by the company.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug requirements.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and Google Suite with the ability to learn new systems and software related to the role .

• Ability to travel 30-50% of the time, locally or within the assigned region.

• Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to project professionalism in client and employee interactions.

• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.

• Collaborative approach and friendly attitude when supporting Teams.

  Transferable or related skills for this role: Maintenance, Technician, route driver, meter reading, landscaping, working outdoors, pest control, surveying, military, ready to work, construction, laborer

Benefits and Company Summary

What we offer...(company benefits)

• Weekly Paychecks

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Supplemental Life and AD&D

• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Discounts

• Legal Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

  *As required by California regulation, the pay scale for this position is $23 to $25/hr (Salary is commensurate with experience)

  UtiliQuest, LLC is a leading provider of quality underground utility damage prevention for over three decades. With headquarters located in Alpharetta, Georgia just north of Atlanta, we have offices located in states including California, Indiana, Ohio and the Eastern US from Florida to New York with over 2,800 employees. Founded in 1998, UtiliQuest is a subsidiary of Dycom Industries, a leading provider of specialty contracting services to the telecommunications and infrastructure industry.

  To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website UtiliQuest Careers

EEO

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)