Direector, Breakdown Maintenance

PGT Trucking, Inc.; Aliquippa (Beaver County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Company matched 401(k)

Job summary

PGT Trucking, Inc. is seeking a Director of Breakdown Maintenance to lead outside repair and emergency service operations across North America. You will own vendor networks, budgets, and maintenance performance, ensuring safety, efficiency, and uptime for heavy-duty trucks and trailers.

You will collaborate with drivers, operations, and safety teams to drive breakdown prevention, optimize repair quality, and manage a skilled Breakdown Maintenance team using maintenance management systems.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of fleet maintenance leadership experience.
• Five+ years managing outside repair providers and networks.
• Strong understanding of heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with fleet systems such as Trimble TMT, Decisiv, FleetNet, Geotab or McLeod.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all breakdown and outside repair maintenance operations.
• Manage annual outside maintenance and breakdown repair budgets.
• Develop and maintain a network of preferred repair vendors, dealerships, tire providers, tow companies, mobile maintenance providers, and emergency service partners.
• Work with drivers, operations and safety departments to improve equipment care, breakdown prevention, and proper reporting procedures.
• Lead and develop the Breakdown Maintenance team to efficiently and competently handle all emergency repairs.
• Utilize maintenance management systems and reporting tools to improve operational performance.

Skills

Fleet maintenance leadership

Vendor management

DOT/FMCSA regulations knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving

Leadership and team development

Strong communication

Tools

Trimble TMT

Decisiv

FleetNet

Geotab

McLeod

Job description

Established in 1981, PGT Trucking, Inc. provides asset-based transportation services with a focus on flatbed, dedicated, specialized, and international solutions. We are the Proud Professionals, made up of the best flatbed truck drivers, mechanics, and office talent in the industry. Think you can join us as the best?

As Director, Breakdown Maintenance, you will be responsible for leading all fleet maintenance activities performed outside of company-operated shops, including roadside breakdowns, emergency repairs, vendor repairs, preventive maintenance coordination, and dealer service execution across North America.

This position provides strategic and daily leadership for the Breakdown Maintenance team and serves as the primary owner of outside maintenance cost, repair quality, vendor performance, and asset uptime. The Director will ensure repairs are performed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with company maintenance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all breakdown and outside repair maintenance operations.
• Manage annual outside maintenance and breakdown repair budgets.
• Develop and maintain a network of preferred repair vendors, dealerships, tire providers, tow companies, mobile maintenance providers, and emergency service partners.
• Work with drivers, operations and safety departments to improve equipment care, breakdown prevention, and proper reporting procedures.
• Lead and develop the Breakdown Maintenance team to efficiently and competently handle all emergency repairs.
• Utilize maintenance management systems and reporting tools to improve operational performance.

Role Requirements

• Seven years or more of fleet maintenance leadership experience.
• Five years or more of managing outside repair providers and networks.
• Strong understanding of heavy-duty truck and trailer maintenance.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of DOT and FMCSA regulations.
• Experience with Trimble TMT, Decisiv, FleetNet, Geotab, McLeod or similar fleet systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company matched 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

PGT Trucking, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.