Fleet Operations Section Director - Fleet Operations Division

Are you a strategic leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering operational excellence? The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Fleet Operations Section Director to lead statewide fleet maintenance operations and ensure the readiness of one of the nation's largest public-sector transportation fleets. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence fleet strategy, drive innovation, support emergency response operations, and develop talented leaders across a statewide network of maintenance facilities. Working closely with executive leadership, district partners, and industry stakeholders, you will play a critical role in keeping TxDOT equipment ready to serve Texans every day.

• Opportunity to lead a statewide operation with significant impact on TxDOT's mission.
• Ability to shape fleet maintenance strategy and long-term equipment planning.
• Direct role in emergency preparedness and response support across Texas.
• Significant leadership responsibility, including coaching managers and developing future leaders.
• Ability to collaborate with executive leaders, districts, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Opportunity to influence major capital investments, operational budgets, and fleet modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an experienced fleet or maintenance operations leader who combines strategic thinking with strong operational execution. They have a proven track record of leading geographically dispersed teams, developing managers, managing budgets, and driving organizational performance. They are highly effective communicators who can build relationships at all levels of the organization, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and lead through influence and accountability. The successful candidate is customer-focused, solutions-oriented, and passionate about developing people while ensuring equipment readiness and operational excellence.