Lead Shop Technician

Palmetto Yacht Management • Fort Pierce, FL

87d

About The Position

Palmetto Yacht has been an industry leader in yacht transportation since 2008. We have since grown to a fleet of more than 50 assets and multiple locations along the eastern seaboard! With this growth, we are building our internal maintenance team to be a WORLD CLASS fleet management program. We serve our customers by providing superior service of hauling multi-million dollar yachts along the eastern US. We are seeking motivated talent to join our team to drive positive results for you and our company!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of management experience leading a maintenance team.
• Demonstrated experience in fleet maintenance.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Can perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous.
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity.
• High-stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment.
• Mechanically Inclined- very knowledgeable of vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Scheduling needed repairs to ensure that all operating equipment is in satisfactory working condition.
• Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Monitors work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Maximizing the proficiency of the Fleetio Maintenance Software program.
• Oversees technicians.
• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
• Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
• Work-order management.
• Manages significant maintenance/refit projects as well as new asset upfits.
• Conduct fleet and rolling stock evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met and compliance with all regulatory agencies, including DOT and OSHA.
• Conduct training with maintenance and transportation personnel on the effective use of vehicles and heavy equipment to prevent damage and identify deficiencies.
• Controls downtime by informing the maintenance team of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

Benefits

• 401(k) Program Safe Harbor matching contributions of $1 for $1 for the first 3% of employees’ contributions and then $0.50 on the $1 for the remaining 2% of employees' contributions.
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation (including cash out options).
• Employee-Referral Programs.
• Recognition Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree