Diesel Fleet Maintenance Lead

RATP Dev USA; Bowling Green (KY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

RATP Dev USA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our diesel and automotive maintenance operation in Bowling Green, KY. You will manage shop floor activities, troubleshoot, review repairs, and keep the fleet safe and reliable while guiding supervisors and technicians.

The role requires strong diesel/automotive maintenance background, proven leadership, and the ability to work on the shop floor with the team to drive maintenance excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Strong diesel maintenance experience — REQUIRED.
• Automotive, fleet, heavy-duty vehicle, or transit maintenance experience — REQUIRED.
• Maintenance management or supervisory experience — REQUIRED.
• Demonstrated experience leading technicians and/or maintenance supervisors.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, vehicle systems, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience managing maintenance operations, budgets, inventory, vendors, and repairs.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Ability and willingness to work on the shop floor and remain actively engaged with the maintenance team.
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies when required.

Aufgaben

• Lead and oversee all vehicle and facility maintenance activities.
• Administer a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained safely, reliably, and according to established standards.
• Monitor fleet availability, vehicle downtime, repair quality, and maintenance productivity.
• Review maintenance reports and identify recurring mechanical or operational issues.
• Work directly with supervisors and technicians to resolve complex maintenance problems.
• Develop procedures and processes that improve maintenance efficiency and fleet reliability.
• Respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed
• Establish a clear vision, mission, and goals for the maintenance department.
• Lead, coach, and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Create a positive, respectful, inclusive, and accountable work environment.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability.
• Support professional and technical development through coaching and mentoring.
• Promote teamwork, communication, safety, and continuous improvement
• Maintain a strong safety culture throughout the maintenance operation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, ADA, EEOC, and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Work closely with Safety and Training personnel to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance employees receive required safety and regulatory training.
• Maintain compliance with preventive maintenance and environmental requirements.
• Develop and manage operating and capital maintenance budgets.
• Monitor maintenance expenses and control departmental costs.
• Manage vendors and contractual maintenance services.
• Negotiate warranty claims and vendor service issues.
• Oversee parts, tools, equipment, and maintenance inventory.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or fleet reliability.
• Recommend capital improvements and equipment purchases.
• Work effectively in a unionized maintenance environment.
• Represent the Maintenance Department in labor-management meetings.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations, staffing, performance, and development.
• Maintain compliance with labor agreements and company policies.
• Build strong relationships with employees at all levels.

Kenntnisse

Diesel maintenance

Automotive maintenance

Maintenance management

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Shop floor leadership

Diagnostics

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Jobbeschreibung

RATP Dev USA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to lead our diesel and automotive maintenance operation in Bowling Green, KY. You will manage shop floor activities, troubleshoot, review repairs, and keep the fleet safe and reliable while guiding supervisors and technicians.

The role requires strong diesel/automotive maintenance background, proven leadership, and the ability to work on the shop floor with the team to drive maintenance excellence.