Fleet Specialist

Chefs Warehouse•New Bedford, MA

About The Position

Summary/ObjectiveAssists in administrating and coordinating motor vehicle fleet operations. Understands OSHA, DOT, fleet-specific regulations, licensing, registration, and reporting requirements. Prepares and maintains accurate records of vehicles, insurance, and required regulatory filings and reporting. Coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance scheduling that support fleet vehicle availability requirements. May assist with safety training and communication programs. May require an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. Key Responsibilities/ Job Duties: Samsara System Installation & Maintenance Install, configure, and troubleshoot Samsara GPS, cameras, and telematics hardware on all leased/rental trucks and trailers. Ensure 100% system uptime for fleet tracking and compliance. Minor Truck Repairs Repair/replace mudflaps, headlights, taillights, wipers, mirrors, and other DOT-compliant components when necessary. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; document and escalate any repairs to Fleet Supervisor. Install secure, adjustable cell phone mounts in driver cabs of all company leased vehicles. Route charging cables neatly and ensure hands-free compliance. Hand Truck Maintenance Inspect, lubricate, repair, and replace wheels, axles, handles, and frames on all handtrucks. Ensure hand trucks are load-rated, safe, and ready for daily driver use. Occasional Stock Pickup & Customer Deliveries Use company vehicle (Class B required) to pick up stock from local warehouses or deliver time-sensitive customer orders when drivers are unavailable. Fleet Record-Keeping Log all repairs, PM services, Samsara installs, and cell phone mount installs into Fleet Master Log. Review daily DVIR using Samsara Fleet program and address unresolved concerns. Update DOT inspection reports, odometer readings, and inspection due list. Assist Fleet Supervisor with monthly compliance audits.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Valid Commercial Driving license.
2+ years of light/medium-duty truck repair experience (box trucks, reefers, straight trucks).
Proficiency with basic hand tools.
Experience installing Samsara telematics and cell phone mounts.
Familiarity with fleet DOT and OSHA compliance.
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Responsibilities

Samsara System Installation & Maintenance
Install, configure, and troubleshoot Samsara GPS, cameras, and telematics hardware on all leased/rental trucks and trailers.
Ensure 100% system uptime for fleet tracking and compliance.
Minor Truck Repairs
Repair/replace mudflaps, headlights, taillights, wipers, mirrors, and other DOT-compliant components when necessary.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; document and escalate any repairs to Fleet Supervisor.
Install secure, adjustable cell phone mounts in driver cabs of all company leased vehicles.
Route charging cables neatly and ensure hands-free compliance.
Hand Truck Maintenance
Inspect, lubricate, repair, and replace wheels, axles, handles, and frames on all handtrucks.
Ensure hand trucks are load-rated, safe, and ready for daily driver use.
Occasional Stock Pickup & Customer Deliveries
Use company vehicle (Class B required) to pick up stock from local warehouses or deliver time-sensitive customer orders when drivers are unavailable.
Fleet Record-Keeping
Log all repairs, PM services, Samsara installs, and cell phone mount installs into Fleet Master Log.
Review daily DVIR using Samsara Fleet program and address unresolved concerns.
Update DOT inspection reports, odometer readings, and inspection due list.
Assist Fleet Supervisor with monthly compliance audits.