Fleet Maintenance Manager

Amerit Fleet Solutions•La Porte, TX

2d•$95,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amerit Fleet Solutions is hiring a Fleet Maintenance Manager in La Porte, Texas. The role leads a team of technicians and mechanics in a quality-focused preventive maintenance and repair program for heavy-duty trucks, vehicles, and other equipment, helping ensure a safe and efficient fleet. The manager oversees multiple shop operations and supports operations teams with equipment-related issues. The position includes managing staffing and employee performance, developing team members, coordinating maintenance work, improving cost efficiency, and completing administrative tasks such as payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance, and compliance documentation. The manager also communicates with clients, oversees equipment sent to outside repair sources, and ensures the facility and equipment remain clean and safe. The stated salary range is $95,000–$110,000, depending on experience, with a potential $2,500 sign-on bonus. Pay is weekly. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, and disability coverage; retirement matching; paid time off; training and career development; and additional programs and discounts.

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 Class 8/heavy-duty trucks and tanker trailers.
Ability to travel as needed to oversee multiple 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/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 requirements.
Support the operations team with equipment-related issues.
Monitor 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 repairs.
Conduct pre-shift meetings.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Interview and hire for shop positions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life, and disability insurance coverage.
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 program with fee reimbursement and bonus.
Employee recognition platform with points redeemable for merchandise.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
24/7 nurse triage line.
Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets.
Employee resource groups (ERGs).
Potential $2,500 sign-on bonus.