Overview

Reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and supervises the activities of fleet maintenance personnel in the garage. Office time 50% and in the garage 50% on daily activities with employees. You are responsible for timely, accurate, and complete records of maintenance and repairs.

Hours 3 pm to 12 am with flexibility to work 3rd shift as needed.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pension Plan
• Company Annual Bonus per policy

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day fleet maintenance activities including tractor and trailer maintenance.
• Fill in for the Fleet Maintenance Manager in his absence, processing payroll and assuming his responsibilities.
• Review and sign-off on PM’s and work orders to ensure proper coding.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of records pertaining to maintenance, fuels, lubricants, tires, and parts purchasing and inventories.
• Procures parts after hours to ensure timely repairs.
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing needs to meet the demands or the workload to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Administer all company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Communicate and work closely with other departments and shifts to maximize efficiency in workflow.
• Ensure safe work practices and conditions and maintain a safe environment for team members and visitors at the garage in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with the development of improved work processes and procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness of assigned work teams, equipment, and space.
• Conduct performance appraisals and coach direct reports to enhance individual and team performance; assist in the development of individual and team performance improvement goals to support achievement of company objectives.
• Identify maintenance employee training requirements and ensure successful completion.
• Participate in the identification and selection of maintenance personnel, as required.
• Maintain and project a professional attitude toward all employees in order to build and harbor a team atmosphere.
• Assist in establishing the department labor budget.
• Complete special projects and other job-related duties as designed. 
• Safety inspections of the workplace are required with deficiencies corrected and/or reported to the maintenance manager including inspections of tools and equipment. replacing if needed and reporting deficiencies.
• Management Training Classes will be required and provided.
• A desire to work towards becoming an ASE Master. 

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years’ work experience in vehicle/equipment maintenance, parts, and fuel management and/ortransportation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.• ASE certification preferred.• Preferred knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of:o Detroit Diesel Engineso Emission Systemso Exhaust regenerationo Air brakeso Meritor or Bendix brakeso Carrier systems for refrigerated trailers• Familiar with VRMS codes.• Experience with Dossier and Yard a plus.• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of operational analysis.• Computer literate with experience using MS Office and fleet management systems.• Technical knowledge and skills related to internal combustion, diesel, and electric powered vehicles and material handling equipment.• Strong leadership skills including team facilitation, training, team building and motivation.• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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