Fleet Maintenance Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Dollar General; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee repair and maintenance of trucks, trailers, liftgates, yard trucks, and refrigeration units at the distribution center. The role focuses on safe, efficient fleet operation, DOT/OSHA/EPA compliance, and budget management.

It requires 5+ years in fleet maintenance and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include directing mechanics, prioritizing work orders, training staff, and maintaining critical vendor relationships to reduce

Qualifications

• Understanding of industry safety standards for commercial vehicles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to use fleet maintenance management software packages.
• Ability to develop required fleet repair mechanic skill sets including identifying areas of opportunity through periodic audits.

Responsibilities

• Directs the work of fleet repair mechanics to maintain safety, quality and productivity standards.
• Manages daily vehicle work orders to ensure timely repair and minimum downtime.
• Oversees truck and trailer breakdown handling and road accident recovery.
• Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA and company policies; manages facility sanitation and budget.
• Leads training, coaching, and succession planning; supports parts inventory control and vendor relations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Manages equipment maintenance and repair on trucks, trailers, liftgates, yard trucks and refrigeration units, while simultaneously assuring efficient and safe fleet operation. Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company policies and regulations. Assists in achieving department goals.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Metrics Financials: Directs the work of fleet repair mechanics ensuring that safety, quality and productivity standards are maintained, and Company SOPs are followed. Manages daily vehicle work orders to ensure timely repair and minimum down time for all equipment. Determines action to be taken on handling truck and trailer breakdowns. Handles road accident clean-ups and recovery of vehicles. Oversees the clean-up of all hazardous waste material spills. Responsible for the sanitation and physical condition of the repair facility. Manages the department operating budget and cost. Work with Sr Analyst on processing claims in a timely manner. 20%
• Innovation: Work to identify new opportunities for cost reduction or efficiency gain. 20%
• CSA Safety: Tours garage area on a routine basis to ensure that work is performed correctly. Responds to questions promptly and provides assistance when necessary. Routinely conducts audits of mechanics' completed work. Ensures fleet CSA management, DOT, OSHA, and EPA compliance and completion of scheduled preventive maintenance. 30%
• People: Lead, coach, and develop team and ensure all reviews and succession planning is completed. Execute company's diversity/inclusion goals. 20%
• Assists with the training of new mechanics as required. Assists with optimizing parts inventory control. Maintains vendor relationships. Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the parts inventory. 10%

Qualifications:KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Understanding of industry safety standards for commercial vehicles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to use fleet maintenance management software packages
• Ability to develop required fleet repair mechanic skill sets including identifying areas of opportunity through periodic audits.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Five years of experience in maintenance for fleet facilities with refrigeration units.
• Transport Refrigerant experience preferred
• Universal Handling of Refrigerants license preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in severe weather conditions—both heat and cold
• May be exposed to extreme heat and cold, including dry van trailers or refrigerator freezers and coolers for extended periods of time
• Fast-paced environment
• Conducts some repairs in odd positions and/ or close spaces
• Work is performed under changing climatic conditions of extreme heat and cold
• Ability to walking long distances; and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling on a repetitious basis
• Exposure to noise and heights
• Available to support the Distribution Center Operations as needed

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.