Fleet & Equipment Maintenance Manager
CENTRAL OHIO CONTRACTORS INC · Grove City, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Fleet & Equipment Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance (PM): Develop and implement comprehensive PM schedules for heavy-duty diesel trucks (rolloffs, front loaders), excavators, crushers, and material handlers to prevent breakdowns.
- Asset Tracking: Monitor vehicle availability, track machinery dynamics, and reduce overall equipment downtime.
- Repairs & Troubleshooting: Supervise diagnostic, mechanical, and electrical repairs, ensuring all work orders are accurately logged into a vehicle maintenance system.
- Compliance & Safety
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all fleet and shop operations adhere to DOT (Department of Transportation), OSHA, and EPA regulations.
- Safety Culture: Manage strict adherence to safety standards, including pre/posttrip inspections, Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR), and routine safety audits.
- Budget & Inventory Management
- Cost Controls: Oversee departmental budgets, manage parts inventory levels, and review body damage estimates.
- Vendor Relations: Coordinate external maintenance and warranty recovery, and negotiate parts pricing.
- Asset Purchasing: Provide data-driven recommendations for capital equipment purchases and fleet upgrades.
- Team Leadership
- Supervision: Lead, train, and schedule shift supervisors, mechanics, and welders across one or more facility locations.
- Performance Management: Set performance standards, conduct evaluations, and identify ongoing training needs for the maintenance team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in fleet management, with strong expertise in heavy-duty diesel mechanics and hydraulic systems.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the waste, recycling, or demolition sectors and their specific equipment demands.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in fleet management software (e.g., Dossier) and diagnostic tools.
- Certifications: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is highly preferred; ASE certifications are a distinct advantage.