Director of Fleet & Maintenance

The Zemba Companies•Pleasant Grove, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Fleet & Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the repair, preventative maintenance and overall operational readiness for The Zemba Company’s vehicle and equipment fleet. Manage maintenance budgets, supervise shop managers, ensure compliance with DOT & OSHA regulations and implement strategies to minimize vehicle downtime and maximize asset lifespan. This position will optimize lifecycle costs, drive sustainability initiatives and ensure absolute safety across all operations.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive fleet & heavy equipment maintenance management, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
Expert understanding of mechanical diagnostics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and commercial vehicle mechanics.
Strong financial background (P&L management), deep knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)/OSHA compliance, and experience with fleet-tracking technologies.
Strong leadership and management skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to work effectively with ownership and senior leadership as well as front-line management and teammates.
Problem-solving and analytical skills: Capacity to identify operational issues, analyze data, and develop effective solutions.
Project and time management: Skill in managing multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines efficiently.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL highly preferred.
Familiarity with heavy equipment, tractors, and alternative fuel integrations.
Bachelor’s degree or Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) preferred.
Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop.
The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with many crucial deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develops long-term asset lifecycle strategies, budgeting needs, and capital planning.
Develop and direct comprehensive preventative maintenance programs to keep the fleet reliable, compliant, and operating at peak efficiency.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as repair turnaround time, fuel efficiency, and cost per-mile via fleet management software to make data-driven decisions.
Ensure all vehicles, equipment and shop facilities strictly adhere to local, state and federal safety and environmental regulations (including Department of Transportation rules).
Negotiate parts and vendor contracts, fuel, telematics and maintenance providers, manages procurement, and handles relationships with parts and service providers to control operational costs.
Deep knowledge of preventive maintenance schedules, basic mechanical tools and safety standards.
High proficiency in using inventory management software and asset-tracking systems to optimize maintenance schedules.
Supervise, oversee training of all levels in the shop and foster a culture of safety and performance.
Ensure fleet license plates, renewals and additions, as well as titles are purchased, issued and accounted for.
Ensure MCS-150 filings and UCR filings are completed.
Maintain company asset list (fleet & heavy equipment).
Responsible for fuel tracking and reporting.