Director of Fleet Maintenance (LA)

MV Transportation, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation in California seeks a Director of Fleet Maintenance to lead and optimize maintenance for a large fixed-route fleet. The role requires proven senior-level management, strong budgeting, and preventive maintenance initiatives across 100+ buses.

You will supervise 20+ staff, collaborate with operations and unions, ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental standards, and deliver on contractual maintenance obligations while controlling parts and vendor costs.

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of fixed-route bus maintenance management experience.
• Experience supervising 20+ employees (fleet techs/service workers/cleaners).
• Experience working with 100+ buses within the last year.
• Experience in transit industry within the last year.
• CDL B with passenger and airbrake endorsements preferred.
• Strong analytical and budget management skills.
• Ability to interface with unions and manage parts inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the maintenance program to meet contractual requirements.
• Monitor daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Manage the budget for the maintenance program and preventive initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Lead safety and regulatory compliance programs.

Skills

Fleet maintenance management

People management

Budget management

Communication skills

CDL B with passenger/airbrake

Safety/OSHA knowledge

Vendor management

Education

College degree or equivalent business management experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Database software

Fleet management software

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV is seeking a Director of Fleet Maintenance who is adynamic, multi-task oriented,senior professional to provide oversight and support, and will ensurethat all contractual requirements are achieved. Duties included will consist of monitoring the daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports, and must be able to properly manage a budget for the maintenance program and innovative preventive maintenance initiatives.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements

• Must have a minimum of eight (8) to 10 combined years of fixed routebus maintenance management experience.
• Must have experience managing/ directing 20 plus employees (fleet techs/service workers/cleaners).
• Experience working with 100+ buses within the last year.
• Experience working in transit industry within the last year.
• Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
• Must have client interface track record on strategic fleet initiatives, OSHA regulations and environmental requirements.
• Must be able to manage and interface with unionized labor.
• Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers and warranty cost savings.
• Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
• Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
• Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
• Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.
• ASE or manufacture’s certifications a plus.
• Technical experience with fixed route/coach transit bus maintenance.
• Solid knowledge of managing audits, PM schedules.
• Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels a plus.
• College degree or equivalent business management experience.
• Management experience required.
• Experienced in Word, Excel and database software and fleet software platforms.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of multi-tasking skills.
• Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.

Starting salary range: $140,000 - $163,000

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