Fleet Operations Specialist

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

The Fleet Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting overall fleet operations by maintaining the accuracy and consistency of fleet asset data including entry, transfer, disposal tracking. The specialist will work closely with all members of the Darling fleet team to ensure procedures are followed, support and training are provided, and asset information is consistent and reliable.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Utilizes the TMT fleet maintenance software to keep an up-to-date inventory of company assets
• Creates new fleet assets in TMT and maintain the accuracy of all asset data, settings and parameters
• Initiates and monitors the fleet asset disposal process per company standards and guidelines
• Identifies where improvements and efficiencies can be gained in asset management processes and procedures
• Reports any issues to the Fleet Operations Supervisor
• Manages and maintains relationships with disposal vendors through weekly communication
• Identifies and corrects asset data inconsistencies including meter setup and PM triggers and assignments
• Coordinates with Corporate Fleet Managers, Director of Fleet Management, and the Fixed Asset team to rectify and maintain accuracy of the fleet asset system
• Validates accuracy of assets identified as leased in TMT through quarterly audits in coordination with Fleet Compliance and Fixed Assets
• Assists with data analysis activities and development of system reporting in support of fleet management leadership
• Tracks daily changes in general asset information including Out-of-Service or Spare classification, meter setting adjustments and preventative maintenance intervals
• Works with Fleet Technology group to support meter setup and adjustment for GPS installs or to resolve GPS mileage or hours issues
• Manages the input of required monthly assigned vehicle odometer readings
• Works with Fleet Operations team on projects required for changing business objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2 + years working in fleet truck shop environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to analyze large data sets
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess complex issues to deliver effective solutions and ensure accuracy in execution
• Self-motivated, dependable individual
• Strong organizational and planning skills including attention to detail
• Must be able to prioritize and balance multiple tasks to meet expected deadlines

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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