Maintenance Manager – Diesel Fleet Maintenance

Maintenance Manager – Diesel Fleet Maintenance

Job Descriptions:




We ensure delivery of safe, reliable, timely and cost-effective maintenance repairs. The maintenance manager is responsible for the performance and oversight of high quality equipment maintenance of our customer's fleet of equipment. The Lead/Supervisor position is a working position -the Supervisor/Lead will be performing maintenance in the shop. The Lead/Supervisor position is also responsible for meeting a budget, managing 8-12 employees, training and mentoring employees in maintenance best practices, and interacting with our customers at various levels within their organization.

* Meeting company and customer performance metrics related to shop productivity, budget, and on-time performance.
* Ensure the timeliness of preventive maintenance, cost effective repairs and procurement and maintenance of parts inventory.
* Accountable for the achievement of acceptable productivity levels and meeting financial objectives.
* Evaluate equipment repair costs and make recommendations on repairs.
* Prioritize equipment repairs.
* Monitor safety practices and procedures in the shop.
* Evaluate maintenance work practices and identify methods to improve productivity.
* Review work orders for completeness and accuracy.
* Provide technical assistance to Mechanics as needed.
* Coordinate with other departments to obtain equipment needing repair or maintenance.
* Coach/counsel, discipline employees who violate Company policy, or fail to meet company standards
* Establish a preventive maintenance schedule
* Performing scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and unscheduled repairs, air and hydraulic brake repairs, tire repairs, warranty procedures and repairs on Ford F700/800 trucks, International trucks and support vans and pickups.
* In order to meet the requirements of the position, applicant should have a good background in diagnostics to include: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Most diagnostics are not performed using computer assisted diagnostic tools.
* Troubleshoots, overhauls, rebuilds, and repairs both powered and non-powered support equipment systems.
* Perform the sequence of operations to troubleshoot truck fleet to remove, disassemble, clean, check, repair, rework, replace, fabricate, install and adjust many building components, automotive, fleet and ground equipment, machinery, accessories, parts, etc., and explaining the work procedures to personnel assigned to assist in that work.
* Knowledge of heavy, medium and light duty trucks and automobiles, machine shop equipment or other similar skills are also required.
* Planning and execution of complex maintenance assignments requiring knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and/or electronic systems. In addition, skills in carpentry, painting and/or welding may be required.
* Work is performed on a variety of ground support equipment platforms, such as jet engine starters, power supply units, lift platform box trucks, and air cycle air conditioners.
* Uses complex troubleshooting, testing and repair equipment such as but not limited to, load banks, impedance bridges, multi-meters and flow meter panels.
* Document repairs, parts and labor on the computer using both internal and customer based fleet maintenance software.
AA/EOE

Required Experience:

* Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance shop environment.
* Minimum 5 years of proven preventative maintenance, tire and brake experience on medium to heavy-duty vehicles.
* Must have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to read and understand repair manuals and instructions, especially in an urgent and/or emergency situation.
* Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
* Must be able to read codes and instructions on the computer.
* Valid driver's license and good driving background.
* Ability to pass a 10 year background check and drug test.
* Minimum high school diploma or its equivalent.
* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
* Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, holidays.
* Possess at minimum a set of hand tools including a toolbox and multi-function electrical meter.
* ASE certification and or Military AGE experience preferred
Keyword: Diesel Fleet Maintenance, Bus Mechanic, GSE Mechanic, GSE Supervisor, Shop Supervisor, Fleet Mechanic, Maintenance Supervisor
From: Air T, Inc.