Fleet Maintenance Manager
About The Position
Amerit Fleet Solutions is hiring a Fleet Maintenance Manager in the Houston, Texas, or New Orleans, Louisiana, area. The manager leads technicians and mechanics in a quality-focused preventive maintenance and repair program for light-duty and automotive vehicles and other equipment, with the goal of maintaining a safe and efficient fleet. The role oversees multiple shop operations and may require travel between assigned locations. The position is compensated at a salary of $90,000–$110,000, depending on experience, with additional bonus opportunities. Pay is issued weekly on Fridays. Benefits are available within 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, and disability coverage; a 401(k) match; paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; safety reimbursements; training and career development; certification support; employee assistance resources; referral rewards; discounts; and employee resource groups.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of industry experience in fleet maintenance or an operations capacity.
- 5–8 years of direct management experience.
- Prior technician or mechanic experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Familiarity with light- and medium-duty vehicle repair.
- Ability to travel as needed to oversee assigned shop locations.
- Thorough knowledge of DOT rules and regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documentation and communication with peers and supervisors.
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel, fleet management systems, and exposure to large ERP or timekeeping systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead, educate, and develop employees.
- Monitor employee performance and remain accessible throughout the shop.
- Oversee multiple shop operations.
- Plan daily staffing to meet workload demands.
- Support the operations team with equipment-related issues.
- Identify and analyze opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Perform administrative duties, including payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance, and compliance documentation.
- Address corrective actions for direct reports.
- Maintain clean and safe working conditions for the facility and equipment.
- Communicate with clients to ensure operational and company needs are met.
- Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside sources for repair.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Interview and hire shop employees.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match program
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Career and learning development through an extensive training program at Amerit University
- Employee referral program with bonuses up to $500
- ASE certification fee reimbursement and bonus
- Employee recognition platform with merchandise redemption opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 24/7 nurse triage line
- Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
