Area Fleet Maintenance Manager Ready Mix NOVA and MD

Vulcan Materials Company; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

BCBS medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Disability insurance

Accident & illness coverages

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company seeks an Area Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead the Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC ready‑mix fleet. You will supervise 11 shops, 4 supervisors, and 35+ field mechanics, ensuring mission‑ready operations and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have a proven track record managing large fleet maintenance, with strong leadership and collaboration with operations to optimize safety, availability and costs. We offer competitive benefits and a performance‑based bonus.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Champion safety culture and ensure OSHA/FMCSA safety standards.
• Strategic People & Operations Management: Oversee multi-site shop supervisors and field mechanics, drive personnel development.
• Fleet Strategy & Capital Support: Advise on equipment selection and manage lifecycle & budgets.
• Maintenance & Technical Excellence: Use VisionLink and oil analysis to plan preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Administrative & Continuous Improvement: Promote best practices and support vendor payments and records.

Job description

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

Job Description

• Employee Referral Eligible***

The Opportunity

The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager will lead and have full performance responsibility for ensuring and maintaining the mission‑ready capability of the Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia (DMV) ready‑mix fleet. The ideal candidate will have led a similar or larger Fleet Maintenance operation and have the ability to grow into roles of increased responsibility. The DMV ready‑mix fleet consists of roughly 500 heavy diesel vehicles and equipment. Responsibilities will include supervision of multiple (11) shops, (4) supervisors, (35+) field mechanics, maintenance administration, evaluation of equipment, training and development of personnel, performance inspections, and leading continuous improvement.

Pay And Benefits

The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager’s salary will be based on experience and range from $130,000 to $170,000, inclusive of a regional supplement. The position is eligible for an annual bonus based on the division's financial, safety, and individual key performance goals. Vulcan Materials provides industry‑leading benefits, including: 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, BCBS medical, prescription plan, Dental, Vision, company‑paid life insurance, 10 paid holidays, vacation, short & long‑term disability, as well as several optional accident & illness coverages.

Who You’ll Manage

The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager will directly supervise 4 Maintenance Supervisors. Reporting up through each Supervisor will be several Heavy Equipment/Fleet Mechanics.

Who You’ll Work With

The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager will work directly with and receive support from several department heads and support groups to lead the business unit in achieving industry‑leading safety performance and operational excellence. The position will work closely with Operational Leaders, the Safety & HR Group, Support Services & Engineering, and Procurement.

Who You’ll Work For

The Fleet Maintenance Manager will work directly for the Vice President/General Manager of the business unit.

What You’ll Do

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Champion Safety Culture: Serve as the primary advocate for a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring all operations strictly adhere to OSHA, FMCSA, and corporate safety standards.
• Regulatory & Fleet Compliance: Oversee the lifecycle of fleet administration, including licensing, permitting, and the meticulous maintenance of DOT equipment files and compliance records.
• Field Inspections: Conduct routine site and equipment inspections to verify safety standards and develop actionable plans to address mechanical or operational risks.

Strategic People & Operations Management

• Multi‑Site Oversight: Direct and manage a decentralized team of shop supervisors and field mechanics across multiple locations, ensuring high‑quality repair and maintenance activities.
• Talent Development: Drive employee development through in‑field presence, performance dialogues, and in‑person engagement; develop specialized training programs for operators and mechanics in partnership with OEMs.
• Shop & Facility Stewardship: Manage the upkeep of shop equipment and facilities to ensure optimal working conditions and operational readiness.

Fleet Strategy & Capital Support

• Equipment Evaluation: Advise management on the selection, specification, and application of new and used mobile equipment; collaborate with vendors to ensure equipment meets business unit needs.
• Lifecycle & Budget Management: Partner with operations leadership to manage fleet availability, coordinate capital replacements, and maintain maintenance costs within budgetary constraints.
• Vendor & OEM Relations: Cultivate strategic partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers to secure cost‑efficient services and stay current on industry updates.

Maintenance & Technical Excellence

• Asset Reliability & Monitoring: Utilize VisionLink and oil sampling programs to track equipment health; identify trends to execute preventive maintenance, major component replacements, or rebuilds before failure.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Provide expert remote and on‑site diagnostic support to facilities to minimize equipment downtime.
• Data‑Driven Reporting: Track all maintenance activities through formal work‑order systems; analyze and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to optimize fleet availability.

Administrative & Continuous Improvement

• Process Optimization: Promote "Best Practices" and continuous improvement initiatives to standardize mobile equipment maintenance across the area.
• Administrative Oversight: Support shop supervision and fleet admins in managing vendor payments, inventory, personnel paperwork, fuel logs, and truck maintenance records.
• General Support: Execute additional strategic duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Experience. The successful candidate will ideally have ten or more years of progressively responsible management experience, specifically including directing mobile equipment preventative maintenance programs and leading and managing teams.
• Maintenance Knowledge. Must be familiar with reliability‑centered maintenance principles.
• Interpersonal Skills. Must have verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and vendors.
• Time Management Skills. Must have the ability to manage projects effectively without close supervision.

Skills You’ll Need

• Experience. The successful candidate will ideally have ten or more years of progressively responsible management experience, specifically including directing mobile equipment preventative maintenance programs and leading and managing teams.
• Maintenance Knowledge. Must be familiar with reliability‑centered maintenance principles.
• Interpersonal Skills. Must have verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and vendors.
• Time Management Skills. Must have the ability to manage projects effectively without close supervision.

What You’ll Like About Us

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open‑mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.