Fleet Maintenance Manager

Colonial Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance for rolling stock assets, oversee shops, call centers, and maintenance staff, and ensure preventive maintenance and DOT compliance are rigorously executed.

The role requires automotive technical credentials, 2 years of management in logistics or call center settings, and familiarity with DOT/FMCSA/OSHA regulations; CDL with tank/HAZMAT is preferred. On-call and travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years management experience in a logistics shop environment or call center.
• Experience with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Class A CDL with tank and HAZMAT endorsement preferred.
• Be willing to work flexible schedule and on-call as needed.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and ensures execution of preventive maintenance on all assets and DVIR/EDVIRs per CFR 49 Part 396.11; record keeping.
• Manages and ensures compliance for inspections and cargo tank inspections per CFR rules.
• Minimizes machine downtime across operations.
• Develops relationships with vendors to support maintenance goals.
• Oversees parts procurement to repair assets cost-effectively.
• Captures warranty on assets to maximize warranty programs.
• Holds P&L responsibility for maintenance on rolling stock assets.
• Manages shop operations through shop managers and 24/7 call center coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

DOT/FMCSA knowledge

HAZMAT handling

Office software

On-call flexibility

Travel willingness

Education

Automotive technical degree

Job description

Join one of the largest privately held, family-owned organizations in the country. Home to 9 Operating Subsidiaries and Growing, we’re here to help you Build Your Career, Impact Your Community and Join Our Colonial Family.

The Maintenance Manager, an integral part of the Fleet Maintenance management team, is responsible for all aspects of maintenance related to rolling stock assets, including oversite of all shops, call centers, and maintenance support personnel as well as ensuring Colonial’s preventive maintenance program is executed and bearing responsibility for DOT compliance with all maintenance related activities.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES

• Tracks and ensures execution of preventive maintenance on all assets as well as all DVIR / EDVIR’s are addressed per CFR 49 Part 396.11, and record keeping is completed.
• Manages and ensures all record keeping and compliance is done for: CFR 49 Part 180.407 Cargo Tank Inspections, CFR 49 Part 396.17 Periodic (Annual) Inspection, CFR 29 Part 1926.1412 Crane Inspections.
• Ensures equipment down time is minimal across all operations.
• Develops relationships with vendors to be partners in achieving maintenance and compliance goals
• Parts procurement oversight to enhance our ability to upfit and repair assets economically.
• Ensures we are capturing warranty on all assets to realize the value of our warranty programs.
• Holds full P&L responsibility for the maintenance activities on our rolling stock assets.
• Manages shop operations through the appointed shop managers.
• Manages call center operations and ensure effective 24/7 coverage through an on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Automotive Technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience to sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 2 years management experience in a logistics shop environment/call center, to include P&L.
• Experience with DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA regulations.
• Experience with HAZMAT regulations and cargo tanks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and problem solve competently.
• Class A CDL with tank and HAZMAT endorsement preferred.
• Be willing to work flexible schedule, and on call as needed.
• Some travel required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.