Vehicle Specification Specialist

Company introduction We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our fleet management team in a critical role overseeing vehicle safety, specifications, and quality standards. Role summary / purpose Ensures safety, specifications, and quality for fleet vehicles and equipment. Oversees engineering applications related to vehicle specifications (e.g., manufacturer, regulatory, corporate) and risk analysis. Works with vendor partners and internal customers to assess technical specifications relative to new vehicles and any required modifications to existing fleet assets. Provides oversight of vehicle and equipment safety-related issues, including the determination of field defects, identification of resolution, and required reporting to leadership. Key responsibilities • Oversee quality control processes to ensure new fleet assets are delivered to specifications and quality requirements • Determine vehicle design and specifications based on business need (e.g., weight capacity, upfit/placement, technology, etc.) • Coordinate retrofit/modification requests to maintain high level of standards and compliance with performance, productivity, environmental, and safety requirements • Assess and coordinate field defects to provide issue resolution for vehicles • Address vehicle safety concerns and provide guidance for fleet technical questions/issues; provide resolution steps to correct all vehicle and equipment related safety issues including investigations and reporting • Oversee vehicles, equipment and new technology pilot programs including testing, analysis and feasibility of full-scale implementation • Support vendor relationship and provide oversight for field training on new vehicles/assets for operators and mechanics • Ensure assets meet government regulations and safety requirements (e.g., Department of Transportation, etc.) Requirements – education & experience This is a multi-track base requirement position; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following three options: • High School diploma with 9 years of experience working with fleet specifications and administration in an industrial or commercial setting; OR • Associates degree in an engineering or related field and 7 years of experience working with fleet specifications and administration in an industrial or commercial setting; OR • Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience working with fleet specifications and administration in an industrial or commercial setting Required skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to coordinate deadlines and logistics to successfully lead work processes within an agreed upon timeframe • Ability to balance multiple demands from leaders, peers, and others in a positive and even-handed manner • Ability to display calm demeanor under pressure Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Experience with utility fleet specifications and medium-duty vehicles Employment details – type, location, hours Individual contributor position with span of control of 0.