Fleet Maintenance Director

Jimmy Jazz; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jung is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Maintenance to lead fleet maintenance operations across multiple business groups and locations in the United States. The role carries responsibility for reliability, safety, compliance, and cost-effective performance of a large equipment fleet.

You will shape maintenance strategy, drive continuous improvement, and develop high-performing leaders while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience leading maintenance managers, supervisors, or multi-location teams.
• Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into operational execution.
• Strong knowledge of Class-8 maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across multiple fleets, locations, and functions.
• Drive fleet reliability, uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and service quality.
• Establish maintenance standards and best practices for consistency and excellence.
• Monitor budgets, vendor relations, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Promote safety and regulatory compliance across all locations.

Skills

Fleet maintenance leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 10075 Progress Parkway,Mascoutah, IL, 62258,United States
• Job Category Fleet Maintenance
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Lead Fleet Excellence. Drive Operational Performance. Develop the Next Generation of Leaders.

Jung is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Maintenance to lead fleet maintenance operations across multiple business groups and locations. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, compliance, and cost-effective performance of a fleet of approximately 150 pieces of equipment.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will shape the maintenance strategy for the organization, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and develop high-performing maintenance leaders. The ideal candidate is a proven fleet maintenance professional who combines technical expertise with strong business acumen and a passion for building teams, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on fleet performance, employee development, customer service, and the continued growth of the organization.

What You'll Do

Lead Maintenance Operations

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for maintenance operations across multiple fleets, locations, and maintenance functions.
• Drive fleet reliability, equipment uptime, preventive maintenance compliance, and service quality.
• Establish maintenance standards, processes, and best practices that promote consistency and operational excellence.
• Partner with Operations and Equipment Solutions leadership to align maintenance strategies with business goals and customer expectations.

Develop High-Performing Teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance managers and maintenance leaders across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.
• Build organizational capability by strengthening leadership bench strength and technical expertise.

Drive Operational and Financial Performance

• Own maintenance cost performance, budgets, vendor relationships, and efficiency initiatives.
• Review and approve significant repair decisions and escalated equipment issues.
• Monitor fleet performance, maintenance KPIs, compliance metrics, and financial results to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead initiatives that improve asset utilization, reduce downtime, and optimize equipment life cycles.

Ensure Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and company safety requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure maintenance operations support organizational safety goals.
• Maintain consistent regulatory compliance across all maintenance locations and functions

Requirements

Experience & Leadership

• 10+ years of progressive fleet maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience leading maintenance managers, supervisors, or multi-location maintenance teams.
• Proven success leading leaders and managing multiple maintenance functions or business units.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into operational execution.

Technical & Operational Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Class-8 maintenance operations.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability practices, maintenance planning, and repair cost management.
• Proven experience managing maintenance budgets, vendor partnerships, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Ability to leverage data and performance metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Knowledge

• Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA requirements applicable to fleet maintenance operations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with executive leadership, operations teams, vendors, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.