Fleet Maintenance Director

Position Overview: As the Director of Fleet Maintenance, you will oversee the repair, servicing, and operational efficiency of the company fleet, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will develop and implement comprehensive fleet maintenance programs, optimize asset utilization, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to DOT, OSHA, and EPA standards. You will lead maintenance technicians, supervisors, and external vendors to maintain trucks, trailers, and other fleet assets essential to our distribution and logistics operations. You will be responsible for keeping 500+ assets rolling safely and profitably across the Northeast. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance and repair programs to maximize fleet uptime and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.Utilize fleet management software, telematics, and diagnostics tools to monitor asset performance, maintenance schedules, and costs.Establish and track key performance metrics, including availability, downtime, cost efficiency, and fuel consumption.Maintain accurate records for inspections, emissions, audits, and compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.Lead initiatives to improve fuel efficiency, sustainability, and emissions reduction.Develop and manage fleet maintenance budgets, controlling repair costs, fuel expenses, and parts inventory.Identify cost-saving and RFP opportunities, optimize fleet lifecycles, and recommend expansion, replacement, or disposal strategies.Negotiate and manage contracts with OEMs, repair shops, fuel providers, and suppliers to ensure service quality, pricing, and warranty compliance.Supervise, train, and develop maintenance personnel across locations, promoting a safety-first high efficiency culture and adherence to best practices in diagnostics and repair.Use data analytics to enhance route efficiency, asset utilization, and overall fleet performance.Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership Schedule:Bozzuto’s is a 24/7 operationSalary:$110,000 - $165,000Environment:Varying temperatures based on indoor and outdoor environmentsExperience:Preferred: Ten (10) of experience in fleet maintenance, with at least Five (5) years in a leadership role.Preferred: Proven experience managing fleet operations, truck/trailer maintenancePreferred: Bachelors degree in Fleet Management, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related fieldPreferred: Strong knowledge of fleet management systems, diagnostic software, and PM programs.Preferred: ASE Certification, DOT Compliance Training, or Fleet Manager Certification (CFM, CAFMPreferred: Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to effectively communicate with associates and leadership Skills:Our Director of Fleet Management sits at the strategic level yet hands-on of operations, combining technical, financial, and leadership expertise.Leadership & Team Development: Proven experience leading multi-site teams, mentoring leaders and teams, and fostering a safety-first, performance-driven culturePhysical abilities: May be required to lift up to 75lbs.; the ability to operate required facility equipment; Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc;Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with OEMs, suppliers, and service partnersTechnical & Operational Expertise: Fleet Operations Management, regulatory compliance, Fleet software, sustainability and ESG initiativesTechnology & Innovation: Must have a continuous improvement mindset who constantly seeks process improvements, and digital solutions for cost savings and performanceProject Management: Results driven regarding implemented KPI’s/Metrics; managing multiple deadline-based projects simultaneously with exceptional collaboration