Fleet Maintenance Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Assonet (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee a heavy fleet, including trucks and processing equipment. You will lead preventive maintenance, reliability initiatives, and a team of shop personnel to maximize uptime and safety.

The role emphasizes DOT/FMCSA compliance, vendor management, and process improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. A hands-on leader with strong diagnostic skills is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in maintenance of heavy trucks/equipment.
• 3+ years supervising mechanics/technicians.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of diesel, hydraulics, electrical systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and DOT/FMCSA rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance for trucks, equipment, and machinery.
• Oversee repairs, determine in-house vs outsourced work.
• Manage outside vendors and service providers.
• Ensure FMCSA/DOT compliance and inspections.
• Lead, train, and evaluate shop personnel; enforce safety.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

FMCSA/DOT compliance

Fleet management systems

Leadership & supervision

Vendor management

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance and reliability of a fleet of heavy trucks, mobile equipment, and recycling/processing machinery.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, DOT compliance, shop operations, and the maintenance team. The primary focus is maximizing equipment uptime while controlling maintenance and repair costs.

Equipment Includes

• Roll-off and hook-lift trucks
• Tractor-trailers, flatbeds, and dump trailers
• Material handlers with grapples and magnets
• Wheel loaders and excavators with shears
• Skid steers and forklifts
• Balers, shears, scales, and other processing equipment

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for trucks, mobile equipment, and stationary machinery.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repairs involving diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, drivetrains, brakes, and attachments.
• Prioritize breakdowns based on operational impact and ensure critical equipment is returned to service quickly.
• Determine when equipment should be repaired internally, outsourced, or replaced.
• Manage outside repair vendors, dealers, and service providers.

Fleet Compliance & Safety

• Maintain compliance with FMCSA/DOT maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Oversee annual inspections, DVIRs, maintenance records, and out-of-service repairs.
• Maintain required vehicle inspection, registration, and IFTA/IRP documentation.
• Support shop safety, lockout/tagout procedures, spill prevention, and proper fluid/waste handling.
• Assist with DOT inspections and audits.

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate diesel mechanics, equipment technicians, welders/fabricators, and shop personnel.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, workmanship, productivity, and accountability.
• Ensure the maintenance shop, tools, lifts, and service equipment remain organized and properly maintained.
• Train drivers and equipment operators on pre-trip and daily equipment inspections.

Cost & Maintenance Planning

• Manage maintenance expenses including parts, labor, tires, fuel, and outside repairs.
• Utilize fleet maintenance software and telematics to track equipment performance.
• Monitor PM compliance, equipment uptime, open work orders, and maintenance cost per mile/hour.
• Manage parts inventory and vendor relationships.
• Make recommendations regarding equipment replacement and assist with specifications for new trucks and machinery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience maintaining heavy trucks and heavy equipment.
• 3+ years of experience supervising mechanics or maintenance technicians.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and equipment diagnostics.
• Experience developing or managing preventive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of FMCSA/DOT maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Experience with computerized maintenance or fleet management systems.
• Ability and willingness to work hands-on when needed.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Prefered

• Experience in scrap metal, recycling, waste, demolition, construction, aggregates, or another heavy industrial environment.
• Class A CDL.
• ASE certifications and/or DOT annual inspector qualification.
• Experience maintaining material handlers, loaders, excavators, and heavy-duty trucks.
• Welding and fabrication experience.

JOB ID: 182078#post

Gina Leposa