Fleet Maintenance Manager

US Foods; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

US Foods is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee all aspects of our fleet maintenance program, ensuring safety and reliability of shop and vehicle operations.

The role requires 5+ years in fleet equipment and at least 3 years of supervisory experience, with strong leadership, reporting, and budget-management skills. On-site position in Salem, VA with opportunities to improve safety and efficiency across the distribution network.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business materials and regulations.
• Must be able to work nights/weekends and flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet maintenance and safety programs.
• Interview, hire, and train fleet technicians; plan schooling/certifications.
• Manage purchasing, warranties, budgets, and parts inventory.
• Coordinate with drivers for on-road repairs and contractor bids.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/DOT/Tax regulations.
• Produce weekly and periodic reports.

Skills

Fleet maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Budgets

Safety compliance

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the fleet maintenance function while establishing and maintaining a safe work environment and working conditions for employees. Ensure shop and vehicle safety practices are always followed.
• Lead to create a culture of safety that ensures every US Foods associate, our customers, and the general public with whom our drivers and fleet technicians interact remain injury free.
• Interview, hire, and train all fleet technicians. Schedule all schooling and certification courses for technicians. Provide timely evaluations of all employee performance to support the progression of each associate. Fully understand and train associates on preferred work methods (PMWs).
• Ensure all vehicles are in proper working condition by performing and/or overseeing maintenance on all company owned equipment. Provide the proper documentation and applicable certifications and ensure conformance with vehicle manufacturer’s service recommendations. Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary in collaboration with RFM and Corporate Fleet team.
• Manage purchasing, warranties, capital improvement requests, and the parts department inventory levels for all fleet needs to ensure proper department functioning. Purchase fuel and shop equipment, file warranty claims and recover warranty dollars, and develop the yearly budget.
• Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly, and provide assistance as needed when troubles develop on the road. Find qualified service to repair downed vehicles and obtain competitive bids for repairs.
• Comply with OSHA, DOT, and Tax commission regulations.
• Produce weekly, period, and yearly reports along with daily OOS reports.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Supervision

• Direct: Union and/or non‑union technicians.

Relationships

• Internal: Transportation leaders and coworkers; Technicians, Warehouse leaders; Internal customers across departments (e.g., Sales)
• External: Customers

Work Environment

• May spend a portion of time on the road in a truck exposed to noise and vibration levels which may be higher than those typically experienced in passenger cars. Will spend time in an office working on a computer. Time will also be spent inside and outside the distribution center in a variety of climates including normal warehouse conditions with temperatures that may reach -5 degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fleet equipment experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co‑worker relationships.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong problem‑solving and organization skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and strong leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Travel

• 10% travel required, typically for mandatory meetings and/or training.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Certifications and Training

• Demonstrated knowledge of DOT, Hazmat, and OSHA regulations.
• Thermo King and Major certification.
• Possession of valid state Driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• State Inspections License preferred.
• Class A or B commercial driver license preferred.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time: stand occasionally, walk occasionally, drive vehicle frequently, sit frequently. Lifting 1-20 lbs occasionally, lifting 21-50 lbs occasionally, lifting 51-100 lbs occasionally. Carrying 1-100 lbs occasionally. Push/pull, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel, bend, reach above shoulder, twist, grasp objects, manipulate objects, and manual dexterity all occasionally. Over 100 lbs activities are never performed.

Benefits may include health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $65,000 and $105,000.

• EOE– Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age/Genetic Information/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***