Fleet Maintenance Manager

Oversee fleet maintenance operations and manage vehicle maintenance programs ensuring they are executed in an efficient, safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner. Provide leadership and coordinate and direct supervisor and employee activities engaged in servicing and repairing equipment and vehicles assigned to the company. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Plan, manage, and monitor preventive maintenance and repair programs for all company vehicles . Monitor and direct the shop's operational performance and efficiency; take action to redirect activities appropriately to ensure that all repair/maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner . Verify all jobs are performed to the highest levels of quality and professionalism, meeting 3A or quality standards, and holding personnel accountable to this standard . Write up estimates and work orders and oversee the shop's planning/scheduling of work. Report to management on shop performance, fleet performance, and costs; implement procedures for process improvement and efficiencies . Review and make recommendations on scope of work and specifications for major procurements related to fleet maintenance . Perform justification and life cycle cost analyses; perform trend analyses for various vehicle performance and maintenance issues and related expenses . Support and contribute to the development and success of warranty and policy programs for recovery of expenses . Be a direct contact for customers, always responsive to their needs and schedules . Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance using known best practices . Coordinate with the shop supervisor to monitor and control inventory, supplies, and equipment levels; maintain levels as required to assure completion of all work orders without delay . Assist in the direction of departmental activities in budget cycle requirements . Assure timely and assertive responses to inspection findings, working closely with company safety and DOT compliance managers . Assist in the development and leadership of short-and-long-range planning activities covering all aspects of fleet maintenance operations . Establish or assist in the establishment of programs, policies, and procedures to attract, develop, and retain a competent and motivated workforce, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, counseling, grievances, and appeals . Maintain advanced knowledge of brakes, electrical systems, suspensions, and structural components of tank trailers and the direct repair and maintenance of . The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required Requirements: . High school diploma or equivalent and 5 to 8 years of experience in fleet maintenance (diesel engine, heavy equipment repair) coupled with supervisory experience . Technical degree in the diesel engine, heavy equipment repair industry preferred . Management experience preferred . Certification and/or License – ASE T Master Certified preferred; Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) Financial Systems, CAFM Risk Management, and CAFM Information Management preferred; commercial driver's license preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES . Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulation . Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems . Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management . Knowledge and understanding of the financial and budgeting functions of an organization . Able to perform root-cause problem solving . Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing . Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation . Able to organize time, energy, and r…

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