Regional Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Regional Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment within a designated region. This includes managing the fleet of trucks and trailers, ensuring they are regularly serviced, inspected, and compliant with industry standards and regulations. The role involves managing a team of technicians, shop operations, scheduling maintenance repairs, and ensuring that all vehicles are safe and operational for the company's transportation needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of the company’s fleet of trucks and trailers
• Manage shop parts catalog to ensure inventory is current and accurate
• Manages inventory min/max settings to keep inventory value low while keeping out of stock requests to a minimum
• Monitor the condition of fleet vehicles and ensure they are compliant with all safety and regulatory standards (e.g., DOT, EPA).
• Coordinate emergency repairs and unplanned maintenance activities, minimizing the impact on fleet operations.
• Supervise and manage a team of fleet maintenance technicians and shop operations ensuring they are trained, efficient, and productive.
• Ensure proper staffing levels to meet the maintenance needs of the fleet.
• Foster a safety-first culture, ensuring that maintenance teams follow all safety protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure that all vehicles comply with state, federal, and industry regulations, including inspections, licensing, and certifications.
• Enforce safety policies, and ensure all equipment is roadworthy and meets compliance standards (e.g., DOT, FMCSA).
• Perform routine audits of equipment, shop locations and fleet records to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, suppliers, and service providers for outsourced repairs and services.
• Utilize fleet management software to track maintenance schedules, repair history, and vehicle performance.
• Provide regular reports to the operations team on fleet status, maintenance activities, cost analysis, and operational efficiencies.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Travel required to oversee maintenance across multiple locations or sites.
• Availability for after-hours support as needed.
• Occasional work in a shop or outdoor environment, including inspections of vehicles and equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree and or 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance, preferably in the trucking industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.):

• ASE Certification (Automotive Service Excellence) in Medium/Heavy Truck.
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills to address mechanical and operational issues.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, including DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA standards.
• Proficient in using fleet maintenance management systems (e.g., TMT, Samsara, Fleet Locate etc.)
• Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Word