East Region Fleet Maintenance Director

MTM, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development & Mentorship

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

MTM Transit is seeking a Regional Director of Fleet Maintenance to lead maintenance across the East region, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, best practices, and cost-effective operations to maximize fleet availability.

Travel up to 60-70% is required across assigned locations in the East Region. You will shape maintenance strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with leaders to drive performance, safety, and quality of service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience within the transit, transportation, or logistics industry.
• Experience managing government contracts, compliance requirements, and operational oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies that support operational efficiency, maximize fleet availability, and ensure effective utilization of company resources.
• Analyze maintenance performance data, KPIs, and reporting metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Interpret and apply contract requirements to maintenance operations, ensuring compliance and accountability across all locations.
• Establish and guide maintenance specifications, standards, and best practices that meet agency requirements and industry expectations.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of fleet maintenance records, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitor fleet performance trends, including parts consumption, component failures, and maintenance costs, to forecast future operational and budgetary needs.
• Stay informed on emerging fleet technologies, including battery-electric vehicles, compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, and other alternative fuel systems.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to drive maintenance performance, safety initiatives, and service quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Leadership

Relationship-building

Technical fleet maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair

Fleet asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

None

Job description

MTM Transit is seeking a Regional Director of Fleet Maintenance to lead maintenance across the East region, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, best practices, and cost-effective operations to maximize fleet availability.

Travel up to 60-70% is required across assigned locations in the East Region. You will shape maintenance strategies, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with leaders to drive performance, safety, and quality of service.