Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Penske•Ladson, SC

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at Penske coordinates, schedules, and audits vehicle maintenance repairs, including preventive, mechanical, and electrical repairs to tractors, trucks, and trailers. The role uses communication, organization, and multitasking skills to engage diesel technicians, maintain team morale, and meet customer expectations. The supervisor is involved in hiring, training, and ongoing development of vehicle maintenance technicians. New maintenance supervisors participate in a Penske training program covering vehicle components and maintenance technology, service department management, associate leadership, and customer engagement. The position requires working at the specified location and schedule, and is subject to Department of Transportation or company safety-sensitive requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of team management experience in an environment with strong operational metrics, or 3–5 years of fleet maintenance management experience preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong customer service and organizational skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability and desire to work in a positive, fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Ability to perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Willingness to travel within the district and as necessary.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location.
Ability to complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during the scheduled work period.
Ability to routinely use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms and to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical school degree.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
Fleet maintenance management experience.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign work to meet customers’ needs.
Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of Penske’s assets.
Control repair, inventory, and labor costs.
Meet and exceed customer satisfaction.
Coach and mentor technicians and customer service representatives.
Monitor associate work levels.
Manage the facility and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
Coordinate, schedule, and audit preventive, mechanical, and electrical maintenance repairs to tractors, trucks, and trailers.
Participate in hiring, training, and ongoing development of vehicle maintenance technicians.
Perform other duties and tasks as required by the supervisor.