Mgr-Fleet Maintenance 2

Position Overview

Manage fleet maintenance personnel, activities and equipment readiness at a large FedEx Freight shop location.

Responsibilities

• Lead, educate and develop employees.
• Ensure equipment repairs are completed in a high-quality and timely manner.
• Monitor employee performance, provide corrective action, and be accessible to all areas of the shop.
• Plan daily staffing to meet workload.
• Provide support to the Operations team regarding all equipment‑related issues.
• Monitor and analyze opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
• Perform administrative functions, including payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance and compliance documentation (such as self‑audits and inventory controls).
• Ensure clean, safe working conditions of the facility and equipment.
• Communicate with Fleet Maintenance leadership to ensure Operations and company needs are met.
• Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside vendors for repairs.
• Efficiently order parts needed to maintain the shop.
• Conduct pre‑shift meetings with employees and weekly meetings with Operations team.
• Collaborate with Safety and other departments to investigate all safety and accident‑related matters.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of vehicle maintenance experience, including at least six (6) months of team lead/supervisory/management experience in transportation, operations, parts or vehicle maintenance (one year of vehicle maintenance technical school training may substitute for one year of experience).
• Ability to operate a manual‑transmission truck to determine proper operation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations preferred.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Multi‑tasking orientation and good organizational skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Internet skills.

Working Conditions

• May need to travel as required.
• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing duties.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes, noise, climate conditions, chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants.
• Hours may vary due to operational need (EST).