Fleet Maintenance Manager
On-siteValparaiso, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Manage daily vehicle work orders and repair breakdowns for trucks, trailers, and refrigeration units to minimize downtime while ensuring DOT, OSHA, and EPA compliance. Direct the repair team on safety standards, quality metrics, and preventive maintenance audits. Handle road accident recoveries, hazardous waste clean-ups, and facility sanitation. Lead staff development, succession planning, and vendor relationships while optimizing parts inventory and managing the department budget. Identify cost-reduction opportunities and process claims with the Sr Analyst. Available to support Distribution Center Operations as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school education
- Five years of experience in maintenance for fleet facilities with refrigeration units
- Understanding of industry safety standards for commercial vehicles
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to use Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet applications
- Ability to use fleet maintenance management software packages
- Ability to develop required fleet repair mechanic skill sets including identifying areas of opportunity through periodic audits
- Ability to work in severe weather conditions—both heat and cold
- May be exposed to extreme heat and cold, including dry van trailers or refrigerator freezers and coolers for extended periods of time
- Fast-paced environment
- Conducts some repairs in odd positions and/ or close spaces
- Work is performed under changing climatic conditions of extreme heat and cold
- Ability to walking long distances; and sit or stand for long periods of time
- Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling on a repetitious basis
- Exposure to noise and heights
- Available to support the Distribution Center Operations as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Transport Refrigerant experience
- Universal Handling of Refrigerants license
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