Fleet Maintenance & Safety Manager

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance staff, ensure safe, reliable fleet operations, and manage costs. The role requires overseeing personnel, scheduling, and implementing preventive maintenance across the facility while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

You will collaborate with operations, assess equipment needs, and provide timely reports. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of management experience, hands-on diesel maintenance

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of previous management experience.
• 3 - 5 years maintenance on diesel-powered, heavy vehicles, hydraulics, equipment, and related components preferred.
• Experience with maintaining parts inventory.
• Familiarity with the use of repair manuals, electrical wiring, and schematics is necessary to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Manages the maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling work assignments, performance management, discipline, and authorization of overtime.
• Regularly communicates with operations and others regarding the status of fleet vehicles, containers, and/or other equipment.
• Controls maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control, and outsourcing of repairs. Works with the controller and participates in the budget process.
• Identifies trends in road calls, breakdowns, and shop hours and responds appropriately.
• Maintains an ongoing preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle safety and operating efficiency.
• Trains and directs employees to improve their overall performance.
• Monitors and enforces quality and safety standards and ensures all compliance goals are met or exceeded.
• Ensures completion of daily duties and ensures that all productivity goals are met or exceeded.
• Performs and conducts performance evaluations, monitors and tracks employee attendance, and completes disciplinary actions/meetings.
• Maintains proper records and files, including all compliance.
• Conducts investigations for accidents and injuries.
• Conducts employee observations to ensure safety and procedures are being followed.
• Prepares and submits/presents accurate and timely reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

DOT knowledge

Computer skills

Independent decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Team work

Education

High School Diploma

GED acceptable

General Education Diploma

Tools

Windows

Repair manuals

Electrical schematics

Diesel engine maintenance

Job description

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Vehicle Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance staff, ensure safe, reliable fleet operations, and manage costs. The role requires overseeing personnel, scheduling, and implementing preventive maintenance across the facility while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

You will collaborate with operations, assess equipment needs, and provide timely reports. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of management experience, hands-on diesel maintenance