Fleet Maintenance Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure both preventive maintenance and repair activities meet performance and compliance standards, focusing on quality and regulatory adherence
• Shop organization, cleanliness and policies and practices in conjunction with the Fleet Director
• Collaborate on licensing, permitting, disposals, transfers, and additions with team members
• Manage the parts inventories, movement, and levels
• Adequately adhere to company and government standards through effective management of compliance measures
• Develop supplier relationships and execute strategic vendor selection
• Ensure vehicles maintain a professional appearance with proper markings
• Recommendations for improvement and innovation in the fleet maintenance and repair areas
• Manage the Fleet P&L in conjunction with the Fleet Director
• Make vehicle disposal decisions in conjunction with Fleet Director
• Provide the capital request for equipment and facilities improvements/repairs in the shops
• Train the GM and Distribution Supervisors/Managers on proper fleet operation and maintenance
• Conduct technician training consistently 40 hours per technician per year

Job Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, five to ten years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License, Valid Med Card and Clean MRV preferred
• Three to five years of experience in mechanics and Heavy Equipment repair required
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification preferred
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance methods, equipment, techniques, parts, processes, pricing, suppliers, industry standards and best practices used in vehicle repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of DOT laws, federal regulations, best practices, fleet makes & models, specifications, operations, and industry standards regarding large fleet equipment, and material handling equipment
• Skilled in problem definition, data collection, fact establishment, and valid conclusion drawing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), Fleet Management Software, SAP Software, and Preventative Maintenance Programs

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs, overhead reach, grasp, and lift, carry, push/pull up to 50 lbs