Fleet Maintenance Manager
FreightCore, IncMEMPHIS CITY CARTAGE LLC is looking for a Fleet Manager to help maintain our fleet of over tractors, trailers, chassis at out Memphis location & manage OTR breakdowns. Job Summary: You own shop performance, technician leadership, uptime, and regulatory compliance so routes leave on time and inspections pass. Provide oversight and best practices to the company’s fleet maintenance shops. Will be a knowledge expert on fleet maintenance and corporate resource to assigned locations regarding standard truck shop operations. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Daily and preventive maintenance across all shops plus support OTR breakdown Shop supervisors' / lead techs and a multi-location mechanic team (hiring, scheduling, training, discipline, performance) PM program, work-order flow, parts inventory, vendor/warranty relationships, and shop safety DOT / FMCSA inspection readiness and audit response Downtime, road-call, and out-of-service rates; get equipment back on the road without cutting corners Maintenance budget, labor hours, outside repairs, and capital-replacement input Ensure sufficient outside vendor resources. PM Planning Develop recommended operating procedures and schedules for assigned truck shop operations. Manage disposal of obsolete equipment following established bidding and sale / scrap procedures. Develop and maintain a common safety culture by assuring the identification and control of workplace hazards for all employees to reduce recordable injuries. Expected to perform other job duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Degree or certificate in vehicle maintenance from a technical, vocational or truck mechanic school; relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of formal training. 3 to 5 years of work experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy trucks. A minimum of 3 years of previous supervisory experience in the same industry. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate an assessment of current processes and recommendations both verbally and in written format. Proficiency in fleet maintenance management software. Above average computer skills in a networked environment with knowledge of MS Office products, specifically Word and Excel. Ability to build effective business relationships with operations management and lead by influence is essential. Ability to work all shifts Preferred Qualifications: Experience performing DOT Annual Inspections and Brake Inspections CDL Class A license is a plus What you bring 7+ years heavy-duty / diesel / school-bus or transit fleet maintenance, including 3+ years supervising shops or multi-site teams Strong grasp of DOT and commercial-vehicle inspection rules Fleet software proficiency (work orders, PMs, parts, DVIR) Clean driving record; able to pass background, drug screen, and DOT physical What we offer Highly competitive compensation package Health benefits, paid time off Authority to staff, train, and run shops the right way Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Fleet management: 5 years (Preferred) fleet equipment management: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person