Fleet Maintenance Lead — Elevate Repairs & Uptime

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small shop or shift at a larger shop location. You will manage personnel, ensure timely repairs, and coordinate with Operations to keep equipment ready.

You will plan staffing, monitor performance, and collaborate with Safety to address incidents while ensuring compliance and safe working conditions. Strong leadership and maintenance knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years vehicle maintenance experience with at least 6 months in team lead/supervisory/management roles.
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations preferred.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Must be multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office and Internet skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, educate and develop employees.
• Ensure equipment repairs are completed in a high-quality and timely manner.
• Monitor employee performance, provide corrective action, and be accessible to all areas of the shop.
• Plan daily staffing to meet workload.
• Provide support to the Operations team regarding all equipment-related issues.
• Monitor and analyze opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies.
• Perform administrative functions, including payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance and compliance documentation.
• Ensure clean, safe working conditions of the facility and equipment.
• Communicate with Fleet Maintenance leadership to ensure Operations and company needs are met.
• Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside vendors for repairs.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with employees and weekly meetings with Operations team.
• Collaborate with Safety and other departments to investigate safety and accident-related matters.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Vehicle maintenance

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Manual transmission operation

Valid driver's license

Basic Microsoft Office

Internet skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to lead a small shop or shift at a larger shop location. You will manage personnel, ensure timely repairs, and coordinate with Operations to keep equipment ready.

You will plan staffing, monitor performance, and collaborate with Safety to address incidents while ensuring compliance and safe working conditions. Strong leadership and maintenance knowledge are essential.