Director, Fleet Maintenance

Confidential Jobs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs, a technology-driven engineering service, seeks an experienced fleet operations leader to oversee maintenance, compliance, and performance of a multi-site vehicle fleet. This center-stage executive role advances proactive maintenance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while guiding strategy across operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in heavy equipment maintenance with senior leadership, a engineering or automotive technology degree (MBA a plus), and willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or automotive technology.
• 8+ years in heavy equipment maintenance with senior leadership.
• Experience in railroad or trucking sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management software, forecasting, and regulatory compliance (DOT/OSHA).
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet operations, maintenance, and compliance.
• Reduce downtime and improve customer satisfaction.
• Analyze fleet data and KPI to improve efficiency.
• Develop and manage department P&L and capital expenditures.
• Manage vehicle acquisitions, leasing, licensing, disposal/replacement.
• Negotiate with repair providers and parts suppliers.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate mechanics and staff.
• Upskill workforce with targeted training.
• Plan next-gen fleet vehicles with cross-functional teams.
• Support expansion in Europe and Latin America infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Vendor management

People management

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Technology driven, engineering service business targeting the transportation industry. Profitable & growing. #1 in North America and expanding globally. Long term customers and multi-year contracts. Company has a decentralized fleet of vehicles with state-of-the-art technology at customer sites and is building next generation of vehicles. Center stage role as part of executive leadership.

Existing maintenance programs are functional and reactive. CEO wants to build a stronger maintenance program, reduce downtime, be more proactive, and improve customer satisfaction and profitability. Be empowered to make a difference.

• Oversee operations, maintenance, and compliance of vehicle fleet and maintenance
• Proactively identify opportunities to minimize vehicle downtime and ensure customer satisfaction
• Analyze fleet data and KPI management to optimize operations efficiency
• Ensure total compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Partner with safety managers to conduct accident investigations and routine safety inspections
• Develop and manage the departmental Profit & Loss budget and capital expenditures
• Manage vehicle acquisitions, leasing, licensing, and vehicle disposal/replacement programs
• Execute strategic vendor selection and negotiate with outside repair providers and parts suppliers
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate fleet mechanics, supervisors, and support staff
• Establish training initiatives (e.g., safety, equipment, repair techniques) to upskill workforce
• Partner on the planning and development of next generation of fleet vehicles
• Contribute on infrastructure build out for expansion in Europe and Latin America

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or automotive technology ideal; MBA a plus. Seek 8+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, including several years in a senior leadership role with demonstrated contributions. Ideal candidate will come from railroad or trucking industry. Strong knowledge of fleet management software, forecasting, and DOT/OSHA compliance laws. Proactive leader with executive potential. Willing to travel as required.

REWARD: $170,000 to $210,000 DOE plus bonus, long-term incentives, and upside to VP level