Shop Manager

Position Summary

The Fleet Manager is responsible for the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area, in alignment with corporate objectives. Reports To Area Fleet Manager.

Responsibilities

• Continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, employee development, and high training and safety standards.
• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to CARDS standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Assists in budget process as required.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance.
• Attends and contributes to periodic driver/safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among all employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitors equipment repair requests to ensure repairs and maintenance are being prioritized and sequenced properly.
• Evaluates progress on assigned repairs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mechanics and Operational Support staff

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) or High School Equivalency and three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: Three (3) years of relevant work experience as well as experience in a supervisory role (in addition to education requirement)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements: Applicable experience may be substituted for education requirements.
• Expertise, knowledge and understanding of Diesel Vehicles, Equipment and Safety.
• Valid CDL A driver’s license required