Director of Fleet Maintenance

MV Transportation • Los Angeles, CA

80d

About The Position

MV is seeking a Director of Fleet Maintenance who is a dynamic, multi-task oriented, senior professional to provide oversight and support, and will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved. Duties included will consist of monitoring the daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports, and must be able to properly manage a budget for the maintenance program and innovative preventive maintenance initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) to 10 combined years of fixed route bus maintenance management experience.
• Experience managing/directing 20 plus employees (fleet techs/service workers/cleaners).
• Experience working with 100+ buses within the last year.
• Experience working in the transit industry within the last year.
• Previous passenger transportation experience in current project or similar environment preferred.
• Client interface track record on strategic fleet initiatives, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Ability to manage and interface with unionized labor.
• Ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors, suppliers, and warranty cost savings.
• Ability to prioritize, implement, and manage work schedules, projects, and assignments.
• Ability to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Display initiative, professionalism, candor, and tact at all times.
• ASE or manufacturer’s certifications a plus.
• Technical experience with fixed route/coach transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits and PM schedules.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels a plus.
• College degree or equivalent business management experience.
• Management experience required.
• Experienced in Word, Excel, and database software and fleet software platforms.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of multi-tasking skills.
• Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• ASE or manufacturer’s certifications.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support for fleet maintenance operations.
• Ensure all contractual requirements are achieved.
• Monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• Manage the budget for the maintenance program.
• Implement innovative preventive maintenance initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees