Job Description

Who is Hardware Home Services?

Ace Hardware Home Services is a collection of regional companies with experienced professionals dedicated to helping homeowners complete home maintenance tasks. Ace Hardware Home Services has a growing roster of services (including Unique Indoor Comfort), which now include handyman services, plumbing, cooling, heating, electrical and paint. Ace is now better positioned to serve more homeowners who are seeking to have many home maintenance projects completed for them in a quality manner performed by trained professionals from brands they can trust.

About This Role

The Fleet Manager will oversee and optimize Ace Hardware Home Services (AHHS) diverse fleet of 700+ owned and leased vehicles used by our HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Handyman technicians across multiple service branches. The role will ensure compliance with program maintenance schedules, vehicle availability, the movement of vehicles between branches, acquisition and disposal of new and existing assets, regulatory compliance, cost-efficiency, as well as the titling and annual registration of new and existing assets. Further, this person will be the primary contact and own the AHHS relationship with our external fleet management/leasing partner(s).

What Youll Do

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of the companys fleet, including trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles used in HVAC and plumbing services

• Ensure vehicles are fully operational and available to meet service demands

• Coordinate the assignment and tracking of vehicle usage, mileage, and performance

• Manage acquisition, leasing, upfitting, registration, and decommissioning of vehicles

• Evaluate fleet utilization and recommend vehicle replacement or redistribution strategies

• Develop specifications for new vehicles in alignment with operational needs

• Implement preventive maintenance programs for both owned and leased vehicles

• Coordinate with internal technicians and external vendors for timely repairs and inspections

• Manage downtime and reduce disruptions to field service operations

• Ensure all vehicles comply with DOT, state, and federal regulations

• Maintain accurate vehicle records, registrations, inspections, and incident reports

• Support safety programs including driver training, accident investigation, and telematics monitoring

• Manage all asset movements between locations, as well as in/out of fleet program

• Prepare and manage the fleet budget, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and capital expenditure

• Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and identify cost-saving opportunities

• Assist in the loss control process including temporary replacement when needed

• Review and approve all fleet related invoices

• Maintain strong relationships with leasing companies, OEMs, maintenance providers, and fuel card vendors

Who You Are

You are detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to multi-task. You have excellent organization and customer service skills, are self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision

Required Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other business related focus

• 3+ years of experience in fleet management, 5 preferred

• Must be well-organized and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Ability to connect cross-functionally and develop effective internal and external working relationships with members of other departments and our banking partners

• Strong PC literacy (Microsoft Office products)

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of eFleet

Compensation Details:

$86700 - $108500 Per Year

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You dont often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.

In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address lifes necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. Its a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
• We know the work environment matters. Thats why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
• We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individuals education, training and experience, the positions work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written Position Description is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

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