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Mgr-Fleet Maintenance 2

EST FedEx Freight


Job Location:

South Bend, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Manage fleet maintenance personnel activities and equipment readiness at a large FedEx Freight shop location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Lead educate and develop employees
  • Ensure equipment repairs are completed in a high-quality and timely manner
  • Monitor employee performance provide corrective action and be accessible to all areas of the shop
  • Plan daily staffing to meet workload
  • Provide support to the Operations team regarding all equipment-related issues
  • Monitor and analyze opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
  • Perform administrative functions including but not limited to payroll approval scanner downloads repair order maintenance and compliance documentation (such as self-audits and inventory controls)
  • Ensure clean safe WORKING CONDITIONS of the facility and equipment
  • Communicate with Fleet Maintenance leadership to ensure Operations and company needs are met
  • Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside vendors for repairs
  • Ability to efficiently order parts needed to maintain the shop needs.
  • Conduct pre-shift meetings with employees and weekly meetings with Operations team
  • Collaborate with Safety and other departments to investigate all safety and accident-related matters
  • Comply with all applicable laws/regulations as well as company policies/procedures
  • Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two (2) years of vehicle maintenance experience to include at least six (6) months team lead/supervisory/management experience in transportation operations parts or vehicle maintenance (One year of vehicle maintenance technical school training may substitute for one year of vehicle equipment maintenance experience.)
  • Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck to determine if operating properly
  • Must possess a valid drivers license
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance preferred
  • Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations preferred
  • Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Must be multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills
  • Basic Microsoft Office and Internet skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to travel as needed

Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job

Exposure to considerable amounts of dust diesel fumes and noise

Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area

Exposure to chemicals oils greases or other irritants

Hours may vary due to operational need

EST FedEx Freight Inc

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight please e-mail at FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about discussed or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.


Required Experience:

Manager