Fleet Maintenance Manager for Diesel Vehicles

Rumpke; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Matching 401(k)

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance staff across our Kentucky facility. You will lead safety-focused operations to keep a reliable fleet and containers, manage budgets, and drive cost-effective repairs.

Responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with OSHA/DOT standards while maintaining accurate records and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• OSHA and DOT knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance staff.
• Experience repairing diesel-powered heavy vehicles and related components.
• Experience with maintaining parts inventory.
• Ability to read repair manuals, electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Manages the maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, discipline, and overtime authorization.
• Communicates with operations regarding fleet vehicles, containers, and equipment.
• Controls maintenance costs related to personnel, purchasing, inventory, and outsourcing of repairs.
• Identifies trends in road calls, breakdowns, and shop hours and responds.
• Maintains preventive maintenance program for safety and efficiency.
• Trains and directs employees to improve performance.
• Monitors safety standards and ensures compliance goals are met.
• Ensures completion of daily duties and productivity targets.
• Performs evaluations, tracks attendance, and conducts disciplinary actions.
• Maintains records and files, including compliance.
• Conducts investigations for accidents and injuries.
• Observes employees to ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Prepares and submits reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

DOT knowledge

Computer skills

Independent decision making

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Windows

Job description

Rumpke is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance staff across our Kentucky facility. You will lead safety-focused operations to keep a reliable fleet and containers, manage budgets, and drive cost-effective repairs.

Responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with OSHA/DOT standards while maintaining accurate records and reporting to leadership.