Area Maintenance Director

Durham School Services; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Basic life insurance

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Summit School Services is seeking a Maintenance Operations Leader in Warrenville, IL to oversee regional maintenance activities ensuring safety and efficiency. You will align fleet readiness with service levels and financial goals, guiding shops and technicians to maximize uptime.

The role demands strategic planning, collaboration with HR and operations, and strong leadership. Annual salary ranges from $170,000 to $185,000 with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of people management experience.
• 7+ years of fleet supervisor experience in a Diesel Shop with Heavy/Med duty fleets preferred.
• Minimum of five years Auto/Truck or Bus mechanical repair experience preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma Experience preferred.
• Experience with Compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Med/Heavy Trucks.
• Prefer ASE Certification as a Master Automotive Technician and/or a Master Truck Technician.
• Must possess leadership and collaborative skills with demonstrated ability to build partnerships with internal and external customers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be able to travel; position requires approximately 75-90% field work.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the company’s fleet and maintenance activities within assigned area while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, contractual and policy requirements.
• Continually review the maintenance strategy ensuring commercial viability and effective service delivery.
• Regular communication across all business segments to prioritize workflow and maximize equipment availability as operational dynamics fluctuate
• Ensure locations are properly equipped with tooling to perform necessary repairs.
• Accountable for asset availability and appropriate repair decisions to maximize asset uptime.
• Achieve compliance with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Directly support, mentor and interact with Maintenance Supervisors or Lead Technicians to achieve/exceed performance goals.
• Assist with development of performance goals for the shop as a whole and for individuals. Create and execute action plans associated with those goals.
• Participate with screening, interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidates during the hiring process. Work with HR Recruiters, Operations as well as attend Tech Schools and career fairs to ensure company is presented as an employer of choice.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit School Services companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Warrenville, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America.

Basic Function

Responsible for the oversight of our Maintenance Operations across a geographical region to provide safe, effective and efficient management of all maintenance functions. The position will ensure Operations has a full complement of roadworthy vehicles in line with the service level agreements set forth and in accordance with the outlined financial and operational objectives of our School Bus Business.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the company’s fleet and maintenance activities within assigned area while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, contractual and policy requirements.
• Continually review the maintenance strategy ensuring commercial viability and effective service delivery.
• Regular communication across all business segments to prioritize workflow and maximize equipment availability as operational dynamics fluctuate
• Ensure locations are properly equipped with tooling to perform necessary repairs.
• Accountable for asset availability and appropriate repair decisions to maximize asset uptime.
• Achieve compliance with agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Directly support, mentor and interact with Maintenance Supervisors or Lead Technicians to achieve/exceed performance goals.
• Assist with development of performance goals for the shop as a whole and for individuals. Create and execute action plans associated with those goals.
• Participate with screening, interviewing and selection of the most qualified candidates during the hiring process. Work with HR Recruiters, Operations as well as attend Tech Schools and career fairs to ensure company is presented as an employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• 7 + years of people management experience
• 7+years of fleet Supervisor experience in a Diesel Shop with Heavy/Med duty fleets preferred Minimum of five years Auto / Truck or Bus mechanical repair experience preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma Experience preferred
• Experience with Compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Med / Heavy Trucks
• Prefer ASE Certification as a Master Automotive Technician and/or a Master Truck Technician
• Must possess leadership and collaborative skills with demonstrated ability to build partnerships with internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Well-developed time-management skills
• Utmost professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Must be able to travel; position requires approximately 75-90% field work

The annual salary range is $170,000 - $185,000.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.