Director of Fleet Maintenance

Provides leadership and management of the Maintenance Department to ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with the company and DOT requirements. Directs the operations of the company equipment procurement, inventory management and maintenance functions. Represents the Company in a positive image working with our employees, customers, and community in a safe and ethical manner to achieve financial success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Coordinate the management of the maintenance personnel in the routine and preventative maintenance needs to the company owned and leased equipment in accordance with company and DOT requirements for all company locations.
• Ensure compliance in the maintenance of the company equipment to meet company safety compliance and D.O.T., OSHA, EPA and any other government regulatory agencies, including required reporting and paperwork.
• Manage the financial requirements of the Maintenance Department.. The responsibilities of the position include budgets, management of purchased outside maintenance services, fuel program, tire program, parts inventory, warranty, and damaged equipment claims.
• Assist in the procurement of future equipment purchases.
• Minimizes organizational cost through product standardization and tracking.
• Manages the equipment files, records, licenses, inspections, warranties, and service agreements for the organization's transportation related equipment and tools as per company and DOT regulations.
• Efficiently manages and utilizes the company maintenance software.
• Tracks the quality of company property throughout the product life cycle.
• Assist Human Resources in the Hiring of maintenance employees and provide training to new and existing maintenance employees and insure that training and maintenance is being performed safely and by company policy. Perform performance appraisals and disciplinary action with employees in accordance with company policy & procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Company Fleet Mechanics, Maintenance Administrative staff, and Equipment Coordinators.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have through knowledge and experience with DOT and OSHA regulations and reporting requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires a High School Diploma. Associates or BA preferred. Licensed Certified Mechanic. Must have through knowledge and experience with DOT and OSHA regulations and reporting requirements. Position requires a minimum of 15 years hands on heavy truck maintenance experience and a minimum of 7 to 10 years experience in management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Licensed Certified Mechanic. Current class A CDL

LANGUAGE /COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions, operational procedures, mechanical manuals and diagrams. Ability to effectively represent the Company in a positive manner dealing clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using decimals and whole numbers.

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

Must possess strong interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects. Must possess excellent personal computer skills and having working knowledge of Microsoft Office products software i.e.; Word, Outlook, and Excel. Knowledge of Transportation fleet software for maintenance recording.