Salary
💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year
About the role
- Lead, educate and develop employees and a team of Technicians and Mechanics
- Oversee maintenance of Class 7-8 trucks, trailers and reefers and enforce preventative maintenance repair program
- Monitor employee performance and be accessible to all areas of the shop
- Oversee multiple shop operations and plan daily manpower to meet workload
- Provide support to the operations team regarding all equipment related issues
- Monitor and analyze opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
- Perform administrative functions including payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance and compliance documentation
- Address corrective action regarding direct reports and provide clean, safe working conditions
- Communicate with client to ensure operation's and company's needs are met
- Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside sources for repairs
- Conduct pre-shift meetings
- Comply with all applicable laws/regulations and company policies/procedures
- Interview and hire for shop positions
- Travel as needed to oversee multiple shop locations
Requirements
- Must possess at least 2 years' industry experience in fleet maintenance or operations capacity
- 5-8 years of direct management experience (minimum 5 years)
- Prior technician/mechanic experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Familiarity with heavy truck / trailer / reefer repair and maintenance
- Must be able to travel as needed; overseeing multiple shop locations as assigned
- Thorough knowledge of DOT rules and regulations, company policies and procedures
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
- Strong computer skills - knowledge of Word, Excel, Fleet Management systems and exposure to large ERP/timekeeping system
- Ability to move and position heavy objects
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel and crawl to repair vehicles
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions
- Exposure to heavy traffic areas, dust, diesel fumes, noise, chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants