Fleet Maintenance & Damage Operations Lead

3M HEALTHCARE; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Avis Budget Group seeks a Fleet Maintenance and Damage Manager in Birmingham, AL to oversee fleet services, maintenance, and damage repair, ensuring optimal utilization and profitability for the district.

You will lead a team, manage budgets and vendor relationships, coordinate damage appraisals, and ensure safety and policy compliance while maintaining an on-site presence to support operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 2–4 year college degree preferred (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in rental car, automotive shop or service‑oriented field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maximize fleet utilization by directing maintenance, repair, and in‑fleet/de‑fleet activities.
• Manage team performance against KPIs for service, damage, in‑fleet and deletion.
• Forecast budgets and monitor cost per estimate and cost per deletion.
• Coordinate automotive damage appraisals/repairs and parts ordering.
• Oversee vendor relationships and ensure service levels.
• Oversee repair and maintenance of all buses at bussing locations.
• Partner with fleet owners and managers to prioritize workload.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, training and performance of managers and employees.
• Implement HR policies with HR partners.
• Provide a safe work environment and enforce safety policies.

Skills

Organizational and prioritization

Financial acumen and forecasting

Talent management

Written and verbal communication

Investigation and problem-solving

Negotiation and vendor management

Flexible schedules

Physical stamina (lift 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma

2–4 year college degree

Job description

Avis Budget Group seeks a Fleet Maintenance and Damage Manager in Birmingham, AL to oversee fleet services, maintenance, and damage repair, ensuring optimal utilization and profitability for the district.

You will lead a team, manage budgets and vendor relationships, coordinate damage appraisals, and ensure safety and policy compliance while maintaining an on-site presence to support operations.