Fleet Maintenance Lead — 24/7 Ops & Equity

8Fleet Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

8Fleet Inc. in Chicago seeks a hands-on Fleet Maintenance Manager to keep vehicles ready, schedule preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs with vendors.

You will lead the Fleet Specialist team, monitor downtime and costs, maintain maintenance records, and ensure safety with 24/7 coverage including nights and weekends.

This role requires deep knowledge of fleet operations, ASE background preferred, and a commitment to reliable service in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fleet, automotive or vehicle maintenance.
• Experience managing vendors and knowledge of vehicle systems.
• Familiar with fleet software such as Fleetio, Samsara and ServiceUp.
• Availability for a 24-hour operation, including nights, weekends and on-call.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Own the preventive maintenance schedule for your market.
• Coordinate repairs and track vehicles until back in service.
• Manage outside shops and vendors from scheduling to invoice review.
• Direct the day-to-day work of the Fleet Specialist team.
• Track downtime and cost per vehicle; keep maintenance records up to date.
• Take unsafe vehicles out of service and escalate safety issues.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Vendor management

Fleet software

24/7 availability

Driver's license

Tools

Fleetio

Samsara

ServiceUp

Job description

8Fleet Inc. in Chicago seeks a hands-on Fleet Maintenance Manager to keep vehicles ready, schedule preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs with vendors.

You will lead the Fleet Specialist team, monitor downtime and costs, maintain maintenance records, and ensure safety with 24/7 coverage including nights and weekends.

This role requires deep knowledge of fleet operations, ASE background preferred, and a commitment to reliable service in a fast-paced logistics environment.