Fleet Maintenance Manager

The Fleet Maintenance Manager ensures that the Company’s vehicle maintenance programs are executed in an efficient, safe and economical manner primarily by coordinating and directing employee activities engaged in servicing and repairing equipment and vehicles assigned to the Company.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Safety, Operations, and Accounting Departments

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, directs, and monitors preventive maintenance and repair programs for all Company vehicles including personnel assigned to these activities.
• Supervise Mechanics in the repair and maintenance of our fleet.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a Fleet Maintenance Manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling.
• Ensure compliance with all required work safe practices as defined by Company policy, OSHA, DOT, and other government agencies with jurisdiction over the activities of our business..
• Assists in the development and leadership of short-and-long-range planning activities covering all aspects of fleet maintenance operations.
• Ensures timely and accurate responses to Company initiatives and directives.
• Contributes and guides others to understanding and supporting our safety-conscious culture.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on scope of work and specifications for major procurements related to fleet maintenance.
• Apprises Operations Manager, President and Owner about fleet performance and costs. Makes presentations and prepares reports for all as requested.
• Assures timely and assertive responses to inspection findings, working closely with Company Safety and Operations Manager.
• Performs justification and life cycle cost analyses; performs trend analyses for various vehicle/component performance and maintenance issues including all related expenses.
• Supports and contributes to the development and success of warranty programs for recovery of costs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance using industry best practices.
• Directs compliance with or assists in the establishment of programs, policies, and procedures to attract, develop, and retain a competent and motivated workforce, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Has contributing role involving staffing, conducting performance appraisals, training and developing subordinates, terminations, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in fleet maintenance of over-the-road and flatbed transport equipment; with at least 3 years' experience in the supervision and management of fleet operations.

· A valid Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

· Knowledge of the following: Principles, methods and practices pertaining to the supervision of fleet maintenance and repair operations, including flatbed equipment; implementation of fleet operational goals, objectives, policies and procedures; tools, lubricants, equipment and procedures used in servicing, overhauling, repairing and adjusting a variety of power driven equipment and flatbed conestoga equipment; principles and methods used in the planning/coordination of an effective program for preventative maintenance; regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines (i.e., OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, EPA, ANSI); recruiting, supervising, training and motivating fleet maintenance personnel.

· Significant work experience in the following: accurate record keeping; research and cost reporting procedures; budgeting; inventory control and parts acquisition; use of computer tools used in generating work orders, parts utilization reports and labor productivity, engine analysis and troubleshooting; successful negotiation and on-going management of outside vendors (i.e., parts vendors); performing audits of vehicle maintenance and safety by performing hands-on vehicle and record inspections.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Microsoft Excel

· Excellent verbal/written communication skills including penmanship

· Skills in organization, time management, prioritization, and attention to detail.

· Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.

· Strong team player who is able to work successfully and cooperatively with Safety, operations, and Accounting Departments.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years