Fleet Maintenance Director

Job Responsibilities

• Directs fleet preventive maintenance and repair programs for all company owned vehicles, trailers, and associated equipment, electronics and systems.
• Oversee preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Establish maintenance standards, procedures, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Reviews completed repair and maintenance work for timeliness, completeness, accuracy and quality.
• Uses data analytics, reporting tools and KPIs to identify potential vehicle maintenance data and deficiencies, identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Apprises fleet performance and maintenance costs. Makes presentations and prepares reports as requested.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on scope of work and specifications for major procurements related to fleet maintenance.
• Assures departmental compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Assures departmental compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as well as state and federal laws and company procedures and policies for work safe practices.
• Lead, develop, and manage the maintenance team, including hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Respond to critical equipment failures and emergency repairs as needed.

Qualifications

• MO Class E License required (CDL A preferred).
• Strong customer service and organizational skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, fleet maintenance software and web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in multi-tasking, time management, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving skills, and team player who is able to work across multiple departments and divisions across the company.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, stoop, bend, and crouch on a regular basis or for long periods of time.
• Able to climb staircases.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Buchheit Logistics offers excellent benefits which include competitive pay, health insurance, steady year-round work, paid vacation, retail store discounts and much, much more.