Fleet & Maintenance Career Path
From CDL Driver or Maintenance Technician into fleet and maintenance leadership — explore the roles, responsibilities, and requirements across the Fleet & Maintenance career path at Cotton. Select any role below to see its full job summary and career details.
Individual Contributor Roles
CDL Driver and Maintenance Technician are peer-level roles — both build deep hands-on expertise, and both can grow into the Maintenance Manager role.
CDL Driver
Safely transports goods, equipment, and materials using commercial vehicles while ensuring compliance with…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORMaintenance Technician
Performs routine facility maintenance and repairs across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC.…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS →People Manager Roles
Roles that grow through leading teams and ultimately the fleet and maintenance function across the business.
Maintenance Manager
Oversees maintenance and repair of facilities, assets, and project equipment to ensure safety and operational…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS → PEOPLE MANAGERDirector of Fleet and Maintenance
Provides strategic leadership for fleet, maintenance, and transportation operations, ensuring the safety,…
VIEW ROLE DETAILS →Career Level Comparison Overview
See how education, experience, knowledge, and judgement requirements build from role to role. Select any role name to open its full profile.
| Role | Education | Experience | Knowledge | Judgement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEOPLE MANAGER | ||||
| Maintenance Manager | High School Diploma | 5+ years facility or asset maintenance experience, including maintenance/technical team supervision, budget and schedule management | Preventive and corrective maintenance, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems, safety and environmental regulations, asset management, maintenance planning and documentation, and culinary equipment and commercial trailer repair. | Works independently while overseeing and making decisions on team performance |
| Director of Fleet and Maintenance | Bachelor’s Degree | 8+ years fleet, logistics, or maintenance operations, including 3+ years managing multi-site or large-scale operations | Fleet and maintenance operations, equipment lifecycle planning, DOT and environmental compliance, asset management, preventive maintenance, vendor management, fleet performance metrics, title work, registration and inspection, and budget planning. | Directs departmental performance and makes strategic departmental decisions |
| INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR | ||||
| CDL Driver | High School Diploma | 2+ years verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience | DOT and FMCSA regulations, load securement, cargo handling, trailer safety, preventive maintenance, and industry safety standards. Requires a Class A CDL and DOT Medical Certification. | Works with general supervision and applies standard procedures |
| Maintenance Technician | High School Diploma | 2+ years facility maintenance, repair, or related trade experience, including experience working independently in a fast-paced environment | Building systems and maintenance procedures, workplace safety and PPE, preventive maintenance and recordkeeping. | Works with general supervision and applies standard procedures |
*Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required for all positions in this path.
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