Fleet Maintenance Manager

Athens Services•Thousand Oaks, CA

21h

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Manager oversees all shop activities and works with Shop Supervisors to ensure company equipment is maintained safely and in a timely manner. The manager regularly reviews and audits maintenance programs to support the success of the truck maintenance department. The role also oversees inspection, repair, tire, parts, compliance, employee development, and technology practices across fleet maintenance operations.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED.
Ten years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, directly managing 15 or more shop employees daily.
Work experience with environmental compliance, including storm water reporting and hazardous-material manifests.
Extensive knowledge of the Motor Carrier BIT Inspection Program, D.O.T. regulations, North American Out of Service Criteria, CSA 2010, and C.A.R.B.
Self-motivated, highly competitive, and results-oriented, with a proven and documented history of success.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn the company's internal maintenance software quickly.
Work experience successfully implementing safety programs and processes in a fleet environment.
Work experience resolving human resources and labor relations issues with employees.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
High proficiency in fleet maintenance and shop operations.
Experience with vendor management and purchasing systems.
Extensive background as a mechanic, shop supervisor, or fleet manager, with three or more years of hands-on experience.
Waste industry experience.
Mechanical school certificate and/or ASE certification(s).

Responsibilities

Oversee and audit the Fleet Periodic Maintenance Inspection Program to ensure employees perform quality inspections and repairs, document repairs, and adjust processes as needed.
Oversee and audit the Fleet Tire Program, including proper air-pressure checks and adjustments, tire repairs, and tire switching and matching across the fleet.
Ensure proper parts inventory management and organization.
Conduct regular inspections to verify that processes are being followed.
Promote teamwork and safe working behaviors.
Coach and mentor maintenance employees to help foster a healthy, positive work environment.
Oversee fleet compliance, including daily inspections of company vehicles regulated by federal and state agencies such as the Federal Motor Carrier and CHP.
Promote relevant technology and information systems that improve shop performance, such as Dossier.