What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Director position at Barnhart?
Help lead the maintenance strategy that supports Barnhart’s nationwide fleet and complex heavy-lift operations.
Position Summary: The Maintenance Director is responsible for leading and optimizing the company’s fleet maintenance program across all locations. This role ensures operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement while supporting regional and branch teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can drive performance, enhance systems, and collaborate across departments to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and continuously improve the company-wide fleet maintenance program, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness
- Facilitate weekly maintenance meetings to review performance, resolve issues, and align priorities
- Partner with the IT department to enhance maintenance systems, reporting, and process automation
- Support branch maintenance teams in executing maintenance strategies and resolving operational challenges
- Collaborate with Regional Directors to develop and implement proactive maintenance plans
- Coordinate with critical service center functions, including:
- Fleet Services
- DOT Compliance
- Safety & Quality
- Provide leadership and coordination support during branch acquisitions and integrations
- Monitor key maintenance metrics and drive initiatives for continuous improvement
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Proven experience managing fleet maintenance programs, preferably in a multi-site environment
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills preferred
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and process improvement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Barnhart Offers
- Competitive salary and performance bonus
- $1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of pay
- Health insurance, paid time off, holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional benefits discussed during the interview process
- Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities
PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest network of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
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