Fleet Maintenance Manager

MV Transportation•Chicago, IL

6d•$79,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager who will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation. The Fleet Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Fleet Maintenance Manager must be able to properly manage a budget for maintenance program.

Requirements

Minimum five years of recent experience managing a fixed route or paratransit fleet.
Experience in maintaining a fleet of 40 buses or more.
Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining a qualified maintenance program.
Experience with Eldorado or equivalent paratransit or fixed route buses.
Must be able to manage and interface with the client.
Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors, and suppliers.
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 computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook.
Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy-duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
Must display initiative, professionalism, candor, and tact at all times.
Technical experience with fixed route transit bus maintenance.
Solid knowledge of managing audits and PM schedules.
Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Automotive Service Excellence certifications (A1-A9, H8) or equivalent manufacturer training and certifications related to vehicle operations is preferred but not required.
Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation.
Ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved.
Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
Properly manage a budget for the maintenance program.
Manage and interface with the client.
Track and control parts inventories, vendors, and suppliers.
Properly prioritize, implement, and manage work schedules, projects, and assignments.
Manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
Perform technical aspects of light/medium/heavy-duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
Manage audits and PM schedules.