DFW General Manager, Maintenance - Dallas, TX

Laz Parking • Dallas, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

EcoFleet, in joint venture with LAZ Parking, operates the stand-alone maintenance division supporting the consolidated bussing services contract at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). This division manages a fleet of approximately 195 transit buses, cutaways, and support vehicles across CNG, diesel, gasoline, and EV platforms. The company is a leading fleet management company specializing in commercial and airport fleet operations, providing maintenance, leasing, washing, and fueling services nationwide. This role offers a career path with a company that invests in its employees and is growing nationally.

Requirements

• Proven multi-site fleet maintenance leadership with full budget/P&L ownership at comparable scale ($5M+ operating budget, 30+ staff, 24/7 operations).
• Deep transit bus maintenance knowledge – heavy transit (Cummins ISB/CNG), medium-duty cutaways, and EV/HV platforms – with credibility on the shop floor.
• Experience running preventive-maintenance-driven operations with VMS platforms (Fleetio or comparable) and telematics (Samsara or comparable).
• Strong client-facing skills; experience reporting to airports, municipalities, or large institutional clients strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT/TxDMV inspection requirements, OSHA shop safety, and alternative fuel (CNG/EV) compliance.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; must pass a federal background check and DFW airport badging requirements.
• 10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance experience, including 5+ years in a senior management role (Director, Senior Maintenance Manager, or GM).
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent operational experience accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Class B CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
• ASE certifications (H-series Transit Bus or T-series Medium/Heavy Truck) and/or ASE Master status a strong plus.
• Airport, transit agency, or large contract-maintenance operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Own division P&L against the Final 2 budget: wages, payroll, shop operations, and parts/tire/towing pass-throughs; explain variances monthly and drive corrective action.
• Lead the division's leadership team – two Assistant General Managers (19th Street and RCC), the Training/QA Manager, and the Parts Manager – and set staffing, scheduling, and shift structure across three shifts, seven days a week.
• Deliver the division's core KPIs: preventive maintenance compliance, down/up bus ratio, fleet availability for pull-out, and cost per mile – reversing the incumbent's 61% corrective / 39% preventive spend ratio through disciplined PM production and root-cause repair.
• Serve as the maintenance division's face to DFW airport administration: weekly operations and maintenance reporting, customized Fleetio VMS reports, joint inspections, and audit responses.
• Own the transition from the incumbent operator: incumbent technician onboarding, joint bus condition documentation, records and systems handover, and stabilization through the first 90 days after go-live.
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships – OEM/dealer parts programs, towing and body shop master agreements, outside audit firms, and tooling/equipment suppliers – leveraging EcoFleet purchasing power.
• Champion the safety program: enforce lockout/tagout and HV safety, support the safety KPI (95/100 target), and partner with the regional and national safety teams on audits and training compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across DOT/TxDMV inspections, CNG and EV maintenance protocols, and airport badging and security requirements.
• Build the culture: recognition programs, technician certification progression, retention of incumbent talent, and development of internal leads into supervisors.

Benefits

• Executive path – the GM role is the proving ground for regional and national fleet leadership as the EcoFleet/LAZ transportation portfolio grows.
• Ownership – full authority over budget, staffing, vendors, and shop operations, backed by national OEM and dealer relationships.
• Support – weekly on-site engagement from the Dallas-based National Fleet Director and the national safety and training teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager