Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Description

Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor’s responsibilities include supervising a technician team responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of a fleet providing directions to technicians to ensure that all repairs and maintenance to equipment are performed in compliance with Company safety and compliance standards, and with all federal and state regulations. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning and scheduling repair work for the work group to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Assists in the hiring process, training technicians and managing work schedules. 
• Assist with performance evaluations
• Attend regular meetings and communicate effectively with upper management on Fleet Maintenance operations.
• Monitor and inspect work in progress and at completion to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained
• Ensure compliance with local/state/federal regulations related to vehicle maintenance and safety
• Maintain adherence to company policy regarding operations and safety issues that includes a safe and productive work environment for all employees
• Monitor operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities appropriately.
• Prioritize repairs to minimize service disruptions and maximize vehicle uptime
• Control maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control and outsourcing of repairs
• Review status reports including road calls, breakdowns, shop hours and other trends
• Assure all data pertaining to the maintenance operation is available for input into the vehicle maintenance system in an accurate and timely manner
• Interact in a professional manner with employees, vendors, suppliers and contractors

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and other related federal regulations
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to read and interpret documents as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization, and communicate with customers and vendors
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong motivational, coaching and teaching skills
• Must meet all regulatory requirements to operate trucks and other equipment used.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Education: High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience

Years of Experience: Three years of vehicle, equipment and hydraulic maintenance experience. One year of experience as a supervisor, manager or other leadership role

Certifications: Valid commercial driver's license preferred. A Mechanic school certification and/or ASE certification is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb up and down from equipment, handle inspection tools, and handle the physical aspects of fleet inspections.
• Must be able to speak and write English and hear to communicate.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to use hands to operate office equipment.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

• 15%