Fleet Services Technical Consultant – Senior

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide guidance on vehicle/equipment specifications, preventative maintenance practices, and manufacturer/vendor selection .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle and equipment specifications, preventative maintenance practices, and fleet management. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting fleet operations and acquisitions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle Systems KnowledgeFleet Management ExperienceRegulatory Compliance InterpretationNegotiation SkillsMaximo Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Vehicle SpecificationsPreventative Maintenance PracticesFleet Inventory ManagementDiagnosing Gasoline and Diesel EnginesHydraulic Mobile Equipment RepairPneumatic Systems KnowledgeElectronic Systems UnderstandingProject ManagementTechnical GuidanceFleet Acquisitions

Soft Skills

Customer Relationship ManagementStrong Negotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MaximoFleet Mobile AppDuke Energy Sedgewick Claims Administration

Certifications & Qualifications

Class A CDLPMP CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Fleet OperationsDOT ComplianceANSI StandardsOSHA RegulationsUtility Industry Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide guidance on vehicle/equipment specifications, preventative maintenance practices, and manufacturer/vendor selection
Manage relationships with manufacturer, vendor, dealer technical, service, and parts personnel
Maintain relationships with departmental management and contacts to meet customer vehicle/equipment needs
Support long-range business plans for Fleet Services and customers aligned with company strategy
Manage annual fleet replacements and acquisitions for assigned asset types
Support vehicle/equipment purchasing agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with terms, conditions, pricing, and other requirements
Provide technical guidance on vehicle/equipment specifications, modifications, and vendor/manufacturer selection
Act as project manager throughout vehicle/equipment acquisition, ordering, manufacturing, delivery, and upfitting
Develop fleet inventory reports and process vehicle/equipment reassignments in the Fleet Management system
Develop communications related to campaigns, recalls, diagnostics, and other technical matters
Develop and maintain technical specifications and preventative maintenance practices
Support fleet standards teams to provide safe, reliable, and standardized vehicles/equipment
Support dealer, manufacturer, and supplier relationships, including ordering, production tracking, expediting, and parts procurement
Develop deeper technical skills and work with increasing independence

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 years' relevant experience or 4 years' equivalent industry experience
Working knowledge of vehicle systems, operations, applications, and specifications
Ability to interpret federal, state, and regulatory requirements applicable to fleet operations, including DOT, ANSI, OSHA, and others
Knowledge of Maximo and Fleet Mobile App
Familiarity with Duke Energy Sedgewick Claims Administration
Strong negotiation and customer relationship skills
Experience or equivalent training in diagnosing and repairing gasoline and diesel engine vehicles, hydraulic mobile equipment, and pneumatic and electronic systems
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Additional preferred: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field; Class A CDL; 5+ years as a Duke Energy VMT III; experience in the utility industry; PMP or Six Sigma certification; good working knowledge of T&D work processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable): No
5–15% travel requirements