Director of Fleet Maintenance

MV Transportation•Dallas, TX

4d•$100,000 - $170,000

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. Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Northern California/Nevada.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of eight (8) to 10 combined years of fixed route bus maintenance management experience.
Must have experience managing/ directing 20 plus employees (fleet techs/service workers/cleaners).
Experience working with 100+ buses within the last year.
Experience working in transit industry within the last year.
Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
Must have client interface track record on strategic fleet initiatives, OSHA regulations and environmental requirements.
Must be able to manage and interface with unionized labor.
Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers and warranty cost savings.
Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times .
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.