FLEET MANAGER

Transport & Warehousing; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and warehousing company is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles. This managerial role ensures operational efficiency and compliance through a structured preventive maintenance program, while leading a team of mechanics. Candidates must be bilingual and have substantial managerial experience along with strong analytical and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

Group Insurance available after 90 days of employment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of managerial experience managing a team of mechanics.
• Bilingual in English and French required.
• Deep understanding of practices, tools, and equipment used in motor vehicle and heavy equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs.
• Managing department staff including hiring and scheduling.

Skills

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Personal accountability

Adaptability

Work management

Team player attitude

Education

Master mechanic license or certificate

Job description

YOUR ROLE

The Fleet Maintenance Manager's role is to oversee the maintenance and repairs of fleet vehicles and equipment, scheduled for work in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. This ensures maximum availability for operational teams, compliance with regulations, and supports the department's growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Developing and implementing vehicle and equipment preventive maintenance programs.
2. Directing a preventive maintenance program to minimize costs and maximize equipment usage.
3. Overseeing safety and maintenance records of commercial trucks, chassis, and heavy equipment to ensure accuracy and currency.
4. Planning, organizing, and directing work to meet objectives efficiently with personnel, facilities, and equipment.
5. Managing department staff, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, discipline, and overtime authorization in collaboration with the General Manager.
6. Communicating regularly with GM, Safety & Compliance, and dispatch regarding equipment status.
7. Submitting regular reports on road calls, breakdowns, accidents, and performance.
8. Administering activities related to purchasing workshop tools, repair supplies, parts, and accessories.
9. Recommending adjustments to personnel, facilities, and equipment levels, and service levels.
10. Administering testing and inspection programs to ensure quality, suitability, and compliance of vehicles, parts, and materials.
11. Supervising mechanical maintenance and repair work on trucks and other motorized equipment used in transportation, hauling, and maintenance.
12. Supervising vehicle maintenance and repair tasks such as engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, air conditioning repairs, differential overhauls, brake overhauls, electrical system repairs, and system replacements.
13. Supervising inventory of parts and supplies, requisitioning needed items.
14. Coordinating the flow of vehicles awaiting maintenance or repairs.
15. Supervising the use and interpretation of onboard computer data, diagnosing complex vehicle or equipment problems, and applying advanced repair techniques.
16. Ensuring vehicle accident records are accurately maintained and investigated, with forms submitted to the Safety & Compliance Officer.
17. Managing processes for damage estimates and repairs.
18. Ensuring maximum fleet and plant availability for operational teams.
19. Performing other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual in English and French required.
• 5-7 years of managerial experience managing a team of mechanics.
• Deep understanding of practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in motor vehicle and heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Experience with Diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment is an asset.
• Master mechanic license or certificate is an asset.
• Knowledge of operating and maintenance requirements of various heavy construction equipment is an asset.

SKILLS

• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements, and projections.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Personal accountability, recognizing own strengths and weaknesses, and accepting responsibility.
• Adaptability, confidence in challenges, quick recovery from setbacks, flexibility to demands and change.
• Work management skills, including setting priorities and goal-oriented planning.
• Ability to seek value-added opportunities for the organization.
• Team player attitude.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary commensurate with skills and experience, within industry standards.
• Group Insurance available after 90 days of employment.

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