Fleet Maintenance Lead — Growth, Safety & Efficiency

Calder News LLC; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Calder News LLC seeks a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a technician team in a busy shop handling heavy equipment and trucks. You will drive safe, timely repairs and preventive maintenance while ensuring compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

You report to the Maintenance Manager, optimize shop performance, coach technicians, manage inventory and budgets, and supervise complex diagnostics and road tests. This role suits a proactive operations leader.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in maintenance with heavy equipment.
• 1 year of supervisory/lead technician or management experience with safe working practices and regulations (DOT, OSHA).
• ASE certifications listed in the description (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T2 Diesel Engine, ASE Master).

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to lead technicians and the work group to ensure safe, efficient, and timely repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor operational performance; redirect activities to maintain productivity.
• Report on performance and recommend process improvements.
• Supervise technicians, conduct daily shop huddles, coaching, training, and performance evaluations; lead hiring decisions.
• Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure compliance with safety and regulations; follow up as needed.
• Conduct Quality Control Inspections and track issues and resolutions.
• Oversee complex repair diagnostics and road tests as needed.
• Manage shop inventory and budget‑adjacent purchases; approve expenses within scope; elevate major costs.

Job description

Calder News LLC seeks a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a technician team in a busy shop handling heavy equipment and trucks. You will drive safe, timely repairs and preventive maintenance while ensuring compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

You report to the Maintenance Manager, optimize shop performance, coach technicians, manage inventory and budgets, and supervise complex diagnostics and road tests. This role suits a proactive operations leader.