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Why Work at First?

Excellent question! With over 800 locations across our divisions, you will have exponential growth opportunity. Furthermore, because safety is our number one priority, you will work in a safe and positive work environment every day. Lastly, you will receive a competitive benefits package that includes: 401k with company match, paid time off, and a complete insurance plan after 30 days of employment (health, dental, and vision).

Responsibilities of a General Manager

• Handles all contractual services to include administrative functions, information systems, parts purchasing, and inventory control.
• Ensures compliance of all company procedures and policies to include First Quality Management (FQM) requirements.
• Ensures services are provided within budget and action plans developed and implemented to improve operational efficiencies.
• Maintains company and contractual assets (vehicles, facilities, inventories, tools, and equipment).
• Ensures compliance of local, state, and federal laws and regulation (EPA, OSHA, DOT, ADA, and EEOC).
• Analyzes, prepares, and develops budgets and forecasts.
• Negotiates operating budgets and contractual terms with customers.
• Assesses resource needs, problems, and trends and plans accordingly.
• Develops action plans to ensure customer retention.
• Assures a safe working environment.
• Provides and promotes effective communications with customers.
• Provides leadership and guidance to develop location and company bench strength.
• Establishes training goals and requirements for all personnel.
• Satisfies client, corporate, and contractual reporting requirements and needs.
• Assists in technical sales support and develops sales leads.

What we would like you to possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license 
• Minimum 5 years fleet management/maintenance leadership experience.
• Computer literacy with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Evidence of building solid relationships with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and continuously motivate highly effective teams.
• Successful track record in managing budgets and/or P&L responsibility.
• Ability to interface with using agencies, directors, elected officials, operators, and all levels of hourly and salaried employees, including senior management.

Apply today to join our team

FirstGroup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. FirstGroup is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, FirstGroup will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

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