Fleet Maintenance Manager - Full Time

Dohrn Transferis a leading Midwest LTL Carrier providing lessthantruckload truckload and valueadded services throughout our 10state service area. Join our team and become a part of our new growth and bright future. We offer competitive salary and a great benefit package in an exciting rewarding industry.

Fleet Maintenance experience in the Transportation Industry preferred. Former Technicians encouraged to apply!

We are seeking a Full Time Fleet Manager at our Sturgeon MO terminal.

Hours: MondayFriday

Pay starting at $85000/year

Benefits: Health / Vision / Dental insurance 401k matching life insurance short/long term disability and more.

Position Summary:

To oversee all assigned shop and nonshop locations including Corporate shop and to lead the activities of the Maintenance Department to ensure that fleet and equipment is available dependable and safe at all times. To oversee the Preventative Maintenance program and ensure compliance with Corporate policies and Federal regulations. To oversee the coordination planning and scheduling of maintenance for company assets.

Essential Functions:

Provide leadership and direction to Lead Mechanics at all shops and ensure all work is done safely and efficiently by conducting daily lead calls 1 on 1 and frequent all staff shop meetings.
Monitor shop operational performance and efficiency and identify areas for improvement
Interview and hire maintenance staff to ensure adequate level of coverage in all shops
Monitor assigned Maintenance employees performance and conduct all performance reviews and evaluations Determine opportunities for training and development and ensure training completion
Communicate maintenance requirements to ensure compliance and implement corrective action as needed
Maintain the highest level of cost control possible
Track Fleet usage and maintain accurate inventory of equipment
Negotiate service agreements with parts and service in assigned locations to ensure cost efficiency
Approve and monitor equipment sent to outside vendors for repairs reviewing estimates and history and providing authorization for repairs
Analyze and identify trends in road calls and break downs for assigned locations
Perform administrative functions as required including payroll employee records and preventative maintenance records
Collaborate with Safety Department to ensure the Safety of shop environment vehicles and compliance with all regulations. Completion of Site Inspections when traveling.
Perform parts inventories in assigned shops to aid in accurate inventories
Monitor parts usage and ordering and assist in transitioning stock based on needs to ensure uptime
Conduct driver meetings in assigned locations to get feedback provide coaching and engage drivers in Maintenance practices
Build relationships with Terminal managers in assigned locations and work with them based on immediate and long term needs
Provide recommendations to Director in regards to equipment usage specs etc.
Perform other duties as needed

Minimum Requirements:

Valid Driver License

Fleet Maintenance experience in the Transportation Industry preferred
Four year technical degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Must have the ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment
Strong analytical and decisionmaking skills
Must be organized and committed to performing high quality work
Strong Interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership skills; management experience preferred
Excellent attendance

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Travel to regional terminals is required; Weekend and night hours occasionally required
Medium work; Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently
Subject to both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and outside; Outside work may be in extreme weather conditions
Subject to: standing climbing stooping kneeling crouching and reaching particularly for sustained periods of time
Subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level
Subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical working conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles and exposure to chemicals
Subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes odors dusts mists and gases
Subject to standing for particularly for sustained periods of time
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operate machines and motor vehicles
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eye