Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Oversee all daily shop operations including preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and inspections.
- Develop and manage maintenance schedules to maximize fleet availability and minimize downtime.
- Monitor shop productivity, technician efficiency, and turnaround times.
- Ensure high-quality repair standards through consistent quality control measures.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and develop shop supervisors, lead technicians, mechanics, and support staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback and accountability.
- Partner with leadership on staffing, hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and company safety policies.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and regulatory documentation.
- Lead safety training initiatives and conduct audits to ensure compliance.
Financial & Administrative Management
- Manage shop budget, labor costs, and maintenance expenses.
- Analyze repair trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Approve major repairs and vendor services when appropriate.
- Oversee parts inventory and procurement strategies to maintain operational readiness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Safety, and Dispatch to ensure equipment readiness.
- Communicate repair timelines, equipment status, and operational impacts to stakeholders.
- Assist leadership with long-term equipment planning and lifecycle management.
Requirements:
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of diesel maintenance experience required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of leadership or management experience in a fleet or shop environment.
- Strong working knowledge of diesel equipment, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics.
- Thorough understanding of DOT regulations, OSHA standards, and fleet compliance requirements.
- Experience managing shop performance metrics, budgets, and labor efficiency.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with maintenance management software (FleetRock, TMT, or similar).