Dedicated Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

A. Duie Pyle, Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A. Duie Pyle, Inc. in the Northeast is seeking a Dedicated Fleet Supervisor to support the Custom Dedicated operation. The role focuses on maximizing vehicle uptime and managing maintenance costs.

You will coordinate maintenance, engage with account managers, and manage inventory at remote locations. Develop relationships with dealers and use fleet software to track repairs and expenses.

Travel up to 60% of the time; strong computer and communication skills required; Class A CDL a plus.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma and Industry Management Experience.
• Strong knowledge of Class 8 tractor trailer components and maintenance.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic statistics.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with each dedicated account to understand vehicle duty cycle and availability; use tools to manage maintenance.
• Engage with account managers to stay updated on equipment issues; coordinate parts/supply inventory at remote locations.
• Manage maintenance by vendor and in-house resources; coordinate repairs and communicate through fleet maintenance managers or shop leads.
• Develop relationships with dealers and vendors to obtain premium service; review proposed work and approve costs; perform inspections.
• Learn and use fleet maintenance software to track repairs and measure effectiveness.
• Coordinate rental of equipment for the Dedicated operation; assist with servicing processes; reconcile rental invoices.
• Inspect and evaluate customer fleet during acquisition.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Spreadsheet basics

Education

High school Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A family-owned business since 1924, A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northeast. Supported by our vast network of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) service centers, warehouse facilities, and dedicated locations, we have the ability to offer flexible and seamless integrated solutions tailored to our customer’s needs.

Simply put, when it comes to integrated supply chain solutions, Pyle People Deliver. Our promise is to provide outstanding service as it remains to be our first and foremost mission.

Position Summary

The Dedicated Fleet Supervisor’s position has been created to provide additional support for the Custom Dedicated operation, as that business unit continues to experience significant growth.

The individual who fills this position will focus on all tasks or situations involving the Dedicated fleet of equipment in order to maximize vehicle up time and manage the costs related to the maintenance and repairs.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Becoming familiar with the operation of each dedicate account in order to understand the vehicle duty cycle and availability. Use the tools at your disposal to manage the maintenance operation
• Engaging with account managers to keep up-to-date with all equipment issues and to facilitate all needed maintenance and repairs. Coordinate and maintain parts/supply inventory at remote locations
• Managing the vehicle maintenance related responsibilities of the dedicated fleet using vendor and in-house resources. Whenever possible maintenance and repairs are to be performed at Pyle owned facilities. Coordination of these repairs will need to be clearly communicated through the regional fleet maintenance managers or directly with shop lead personal
• Developing relationships with dealers and vendors in Pyle’s operating area in order to obtain premium service. Verify that work proposed by vendor is necessary and review & approve costs. Also perform random inspections of work performed to ensure satisfactory workmanship
• Learning and become an expert in using leading edge fleet maintenance management software system to support, track and report on the effectiveness of the repairs and maintenance performed
• Coordinating the rental of equipment needed for the Dedicated operation. Assist with the in-servicing and out-servicing processes of the equipment. Reconcile rental invoices for payment
• Inspecting and evaluating customer’s current fleet to determine condition during acquisition process

To be qualified for this position, you must possess the following:

• High school Diploma and Industry Management Experience
• Strong knowledge of Class 8 tractor trailer componentry, specifications for various applications, and comprehensive understanding of maintenance and repairs
• Must be able to travel up to 60% of the time
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must be familiar with spreadsheets and basic statistics
• Understand and support the step-by-step approach to training
• Class A CDL a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.