Field Manager (1834)

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions • Atlanta, GA

10h • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Field Manager leads and supports a team of field technicians who service and maintain client-owned fleets. This role is responsible for technician hiring, training, performance management, and day-to-day KPIs to ensure high-quality, compliant, and timely service delivery. The Field Manager oversees maintenance and repair activities performed by technicians, drives adherence to service standards and safety protocols, troubleshoots complex service issues, and partners with clients and vendors to resolve challenges. The Field Manager plays a critical role in ensuring technician efficiency, operational consistency, and an exceptional client experience.

Requirements

• 5-7 years’ experience leading Fleet Maintenance teams.
• 7+ years’ experience of fleet maintenance and repair as a heavy-duty technician.
• Experienced with creating standardized operating procedures and streamlining processes.
• Must excel at managing and influencing the operational and administrative processes inherent in a high growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and continuously motivate highly effective teams.
• Specialized understanding of maintenance procedures and general knowledge of industry regulations (e.g. EPA, DOT, OSHA) to ensure compliance.
• Solid project management, resource planning, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in researching, interpreting, data management, and report generation.
• High degree of autonomy, yet team oriented with ability to work cross-functionally within the Kooner FMS organization.
• Proficiency with computers, including MS Office Suite and Fleet System software.
• High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Manages technician hiring, training, coaching, performance management, discipline, and overtime authorization.
• Maintains an ongoing preventive/corrective maintenance program which sets the standard for service excellence.
• Reviews status reports including road calls, breakdowns, parts inventory, repairs, and safety performance
• Provides hands-on maintenance assistance as needed.
• Assures all maintenance-related data is available for input in the vehicle maintenance system.
• Responsible for establishing maintenance related training sessions that improve overall fleet condition and operational knowledge of drivers, mechanics, and shop personnel .
• Ensuring efficient utilization, vehicle maintenance quality, and transportation to ready-lines.
• Fleet inventory/condition reporting, including out of service listing, matched to asset list .
• Responsible for implementation/monitoring of all fleet maintenance activities (e.g. Pre/Post pre-trip, safety lane, warranty recovery, tire standards, oil/lubricants, major component failure, and all new initiatives).
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend modifications and/or alternate vendors based on maintenance/costing information.
• Analyze service issues related to fleet maintenance and performs root cause analysis, recommends remediation methodologies and escalates as needed to address issues.
• Assists in purchase of parts.
• Supports efforts to create useful metrics and performance (on-line/off-line) diagnostic reporting tools (e.g. machinery dynamics) to support fleet quality trending and fleet maintenance performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $95-115K based on experience.
• Weekly Paydays: Get paid every Friday – no waiting around!
• Stay Connected: Cell phone allowance included.
• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match.
• Health Benefits that Kick in Fast: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage after just 30 Days!
• We’ve Got You Covered: Life & Disability Insurance for added peace of mind – because we take care of our team on and off the job.
• We’re Here for You: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most – we've got your back.
• Bring a Friend, Get Rewarded: Refer great talent and earn $500 per successful hire – no limits on how many bonuses you can earn!
• Grow With Us: Big Career Growth Opportunities in a rapidly expanding, forward-thinking organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees