Director of Fleet Maintenance (LA)

MV is seeking a dynamic, multi-task oriented, senior professional to provide oversight and support for fleet maintenance, ensuring all contractual requirements are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• Manage the budget for the maintenance program and innovative preventive maintenance initiatives.
• Oversee and direct a team of 20+ employees, including fleet technicians, service workers, and cleaners.
• Interface with clients on strategic fleet initiatives, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Manage unionized labor and track/control parts inventories, vendors, suppliers, and warranty cost savings.
• Prioritize, implement, and manage work schedules, projects, and assignments.
• Handle financial and accounting aspects of fleet maintenance operations.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Maintain technical competence with light/medium/heavy-duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Manage audits and preventive maintenance schedules.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8–10 years of combined fixed-route bus maintenance management experience.
• Experience managing 20+ employees (fleet techs, service workers, cleaners).
• Experience working with 100+ buses within the last year.
• Transit industry experience within the last year.
• Previous passenger transportation experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to manage unionized labor.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of multitasking ability.
• CDL Class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.
• Technical experience with fixed-route/coach transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and alternative fuels (a plus).
• College degree or equivalent business management experience.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, database software, and fleet software platforms.
• ASE or manufacturer’s certifications (a plus).

Pay

Starting salary range: $140,000 – $163,000