Fleet Maintenance Manager

📋 Description

• • Manages daily operations and safety of fleet maintenance and repair associates within the company shop.
• • Oversees scheduling of truck maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance programs, and non-scheduled repairs including troubleshooting, rebuilds, and overhauls.
• • Administers proper selection, purchase, and utilization of Company assets to support fleet maintenance activities.
• • Controls labor hours and consumable supplies within approved budget parameters.
• • Develops and administers the fleet services budget, including review of prior year income/expenses and management of parts, tools, and office supply purchases.
• • Oversees parts inventory management and issues purchase orders based on anticipated maintenance needs.
• • Ensures accurate completion of all required documentation including work orders, breakdown logs, preventative maintenance records, pre/post-trip inspections, and certifications.
• • Conducts daily audits to verify proper installation of parts and minimize potential loss or non-compliance.
• • Inspects and ensures compliance with contracts and services provided by third-party vendors.
• • Maintains proper licensing of all fleet vehicles and ensures annual vehicle and trailer inspections are completed.
• • Stays current with technical manuals, literature, and industry advancements related to company-owned vehicles.
• • Coordinates with the Safety department to conduct associate observations, accident investigations, safety inspections, and training updates.
• • Executes staff management functions including selection, development, performance reviews, discipline, and terminations.
• • Interprets, trains, and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures across the fleet maintenance department.
• • Maintains open communication with associates through regular meetings, answering questions, and explaining policies.
• • Monitors associate morale and submits ideas to improve engagement and enablement.
• • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies including OSHA, DOT, and EFC.
• • Maintains up-to-date re-certifications for commercial equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) where applicable.
• • Performs duties of supervised associates as needed and completes other related tasks as required.
• • Uses spreadsheet and word processing software; learns and applies Sysco technology systems and programs.
• • Applies knowledge of vehicle operations, safety guidelines, and repair methods using all shop tools, power tools, jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• • Works non-traditional hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required.
• • May occasionally travel to other operating companies or corporate offices for training or business needs.
• • Operates in environments with exposure to wet, hot, cold, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and high or precarious places.
• • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• • Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• • Demonstrates ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• • Writes reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; presents information to managers, clients, and the public.
• • Solves practical problems with limited standardization; interprets instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• • Applies policies consistently, objectively, and in a timely manner.
• • Works constructively with peers and associates across departments and shifts.