Come grow with us...
At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making - Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor's list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community.
Position Summary
The Fleet Manager role owns the full lifecycle of a diverse fleet - 350+ vehicles and 50+ pieces of heavy construction equipment ("yellow iron") - ensuring compliance, safety, cost efficiency, and uptime across multiple states. This role will centralize fleet operations, lead a team of mechanics, and build scalable systems that support continued expansion. If you thrive at the intersection of operations, compliance, and leadership, this is your lane.
Location: Rancho Dominguez, CA, with occasional travel to Cypress, CA headquarters and project sites.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet Operations & Asset Management
- Oversee lifecycle management, maintenance, and utilization of a large mixed fleet (light, medium, and heavy equipment).
- Lead vehicle and equipment acquisition, spec'ing, upfitting, replacement planning, and disposal.
- Drive preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
- Leverage telematics and fleet systems (GeoTab, WEX, eFleet) to improve performance and visibility.
Compliance, Safety & Risk
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations (FMCSA, DOT, CSA, OSHA, CARB, HOS, ELD).
- Oversee inspections, emissions reporting, registration, titling, and permitting (including OS/OW).
- Maintain driver qualification files and compliance programs (CDL, MVRs, medical cards, Clearinghouse, drug & alcohol).
- Monitor safety metrics and CSA scores; implement corrective action plans.
- Partner with Safety and Risk teams on accident response, claims, and reporting.
Financial & Vendor Management
- Own and manage fleet operating and capital budgets.
- Track and optimize costs across fuel, maintenance, insurance, and repairs.
- Negotiate and manage vendor relationships (OEMs, dealers, repair shops, specialty vendors).
- Oversee fuel card programs, including auditing, reporting, and fraud mitigation.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead, develop, and manage shop and equipment mechanics.
- Coordinate with operations, dispatch, and field teams to ensure equipment readiness.
- Support expansion into new states by establishing fleet infrastructure and compliance processes.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of fleet management or DOT compliance experience in a multi-site, multi-state environment.
- Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, CSA, HOS, ELD, CARB, and drug & alcohol regulations.
- Experience managing mixed fleets, including heavy construction equipment ("yellow iron").
- Proficiency with fleet systems and telematics (GeoTab preferred) and Microsoft Office.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and drive operational improvements.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- Background in construction, mechanical trades, or field service operations.
- ASE certification or equivalent technical expertise.
- Experience with IRP, IFTA, OEM fleet programs, and large-scale vendor negotiations.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to read and understand printed and digital documents.
- Must be able to climb ladders, access and egress trenches and/or attic spaces and/or confined spaces.
- Requires hearing ability to communicate in noisy environments.
- Must be able to recognize alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
- Ability to grasp, handle, and manipulate small objects.
Compensation
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Total Rewards
Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 401(k) + matching, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more.
Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements
Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.
