About This Role
This is a fleet leadership position embedded within a construction company's production operations, meaning you would be managing the vehicles and heavy equipment that keep concrete batching plants and active construction sites running without interruption. Unlike fleet roles in pure logistics or distribution companies, this job sits at the intersection of transport coordination and construction project execution — delays in vehicle deployment directly stall building work. It suits someone who understands that fleet management in construction is less about moving goods and more about keeping a production pipeline alive.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The five-year threshold signals they want someone who has already navigated the chaos of coordinating drivers, equipment breakdowns, and shifting project timelines — not a candidate still learning fleet fundamentals. The reporting line to both the Production Manager and GM suggests this role carries real operational weight and requires someone comfortable communicating upward to senior leadership while managing drivers and maintenance crews on the ground. Expect them to probe for evidence that you have handled concrete pumping equipment or construction-specific fleets, since general transport experience alone may not translate cleanly.
How to Approach This Application
Lead with concrete examples of how your scheduling decisions prevented or resolved operational disruptions — the employer cares about uptime, not paperwork. If you have experience with GPS tracking systems or preventive maintenance software, name the specific platforms you have used. Mention any exposure to construction or heavy equipment fleets explicitly, even if brief, because that context will set you apart from candidates with only commercial transport backgrounds. Quantify your impact where possible: fleet size managed, downtime reduced, or maintenance costs controlled.
Who This Role Suits
Best suited for a fleet professional who has worked in construction, ready-mix concrete, or heavy equipment environments and can demonstrate calm decision-making under production pressure. Given the specialized sector context and the seniority bar, the applicant pool is likely narrow — qualified candidates with directly relevant experience will stand out quickly.
Senior Fleet Officer
Job Title: Senior Fleet Officer
Department: production Unit operation
Reports To: production Manager /GM
Job Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience Required: 5 Years
Required: 1
Key Responsibilities
1. Fleet Operations & Scheduling
- Coordinate daily vehicle and equipment deployment, aligning fleet availability with project schedules, concrete batching plants, and construction site demands.
- Monitor real-time vehicle tracking, GPS data, and transit timelines to ensure efficient routes and prompt deliveries.
- Manage driver schedules, shift rotations, and trip allocations to maintain continuous and uninterrupted operational workflow.
2. Maintenance & Asset Management
- Develop and oversee comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all trucks, pumps, and support vehicles.
- Coordinate with workshop mechanics and external service providers to diagnose mechanical faults, approve repair orders, and minimize vehicle downtime.
- Maintain rigorous asset registers, spare parts inventories, and complete history logs for every vehicle and piece of heavy equipment.
3. Compliance, Safety & Documentation
- Ensure all fleet vehicles comply with national transport regulations, valid licensing, insurance renewals, roadworthiness inspections, and environmental standards.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, traffic violations, or mechanical failures promptly, compiling detailed incident reports and corrective action plans.
- Enforce strict compliance with company safety protocols, pre-trip/post-trip inspection checklists, and zero tolerance policies.
4. Cost Control & Fuel Management
- Monitor and optimize fuel consumption, lubricant usage, and spare parts expenditures across the entire fleet.
- Analyze fleet operating costs, track mileage efficiency, and implement cost-saving measures without compromising safety or operational output.
- Review and verify fuel logs, maintenance invoices, and supplier billing records.
- Strict Conduct & Disciplinary Policy (Non-Negotiable)
1. Negligence & Asset Damage
Failing to report critical maintenance issues, authorizing unsafe vehicles on the road, or negligence leading to preventable equipment breakdown will result in formal disciplinary action, financial accountability, or termination.
2. Fuel Fraud & Theft
Any form of fuel pilferage, unauthorized fuel card usage, theft of vehicle parts, or falsification of travel logs will lead to immediate dismissal and legal prosecution.
3. Substance Abuse & Safety Breaches
Operating under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or unauthorized substances, or ignoring mandatory safety compliance standards will result in immediate and unappeasable termination.
Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven, professional experience managing a large commercial fleet of heavy vehicles, trucks, or construction equipment.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of automotive mechanics, heavy-duty truck systems, preventive maintenance programs, and transport logistics software/GPS tracking systems.
- Regulatory Expertise: Strong familiarity with regional transport laws, vehicle compliance standards, insurance procedures, and safety regulations.
- Administrative & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in data tracking, spreadsheet management, cost reporting, and resource scheduling.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and supervisory skills to manage drivers, mechanics, and external stakeholders under high-pressure project deadlines.
Work Environment
- Office-based environment combined with regular field inspections at active construction sites, transport yards, and mechanical workshops.
- Fast-paced setting requiring rapid problem-solving, schedule adjustments, and availability for operational coordination.
How To Apply
Submit your application via email to: realityhrgs@gmail.com
Or apply in person at:
Reality Plaza Building, 6th Floor
HRGS Department Office
Near Bole Brass, close to You Go City Church
Addis Ababa
For Further Information
Telephone: 011 666 3336 / 0950 253 532
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