What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Director of Maintenance position at Riverside Transport, Inc.?
Area Director of Maintenance
We’re seeking an experienced Area Director of Maintenance to lead a regional maintenance operation. This role is for someone who can grow a shop of less than 10 technicians to 15–20 highly skilled technicians able to support 24/7 operations. In addition, this role also supports multiple customer yards within a 100-mile radius. The position is responsible for shop leadership, fleet reliability, safety compliance, vendor management, budgeting, and technician development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead maintenance operations for ~300 regional trailers and ~150 trucks passing through weekly
- Recruit, hire, train, and retain top technicians
- Manage shop supervisors, techs, parts
- Oversee remote operations on multiple yards in the region to ensure quality inspections and repairs are completed daily
- Identify and adapt to customer needs
- Drive preventative maintenance programs and repair quality
- Ensure DOT/OSHA compliance and a strong safety culture
- Control budgets, inventory, and cost performance
Requirements:
- 5 years maintenance leadership in transportation/trucking
- Experience running a shop or multi-site operation
- Strong skills in technician staffing and development
- Knowledge of PM programs, DOT compliance, and fleet systems
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential