Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Penske; Carson, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Pension Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Discounts with Penske Partners

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Carson, CA, to lead diesel technicians, maintain team morale, and ensure high customer satisfaction. You will coordinate maintenance, drive safety, and manage repairs for tractors, trucks, and trailers while mentoring staff and aligning with Penske standards.

The role involves hiring, training, and ongoing development of technicians, with a strong emphasis on operational metrics and leadership growth within the Penske organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years fleet maintenance management experience or 3 years team management with strong metrics.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or Tech School degree preferred
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web-based applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Willingness to travel within the district

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assign work to meet customer needs
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of Penske assets
• Control repair, inventory, and labor costs
• Meet and exceed customer satisfaction
• Coach and mentor technicians and CSRs
• Monitor associate work levels
• Facility management for a clean and safe environment
• Other duties as required by supervisor

Skills

Team leadership

Fleet maintenance management

Customer service

Communication

Scheduling & coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates or Tech School degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

DOT/OSHA compliance knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

As a Penske Maintenance Supervisor you will use your excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills to engage your diesel technicians, maintain good morale among your team, and keep your customers happy. Regular duties include coordinating, scheduling and auditing of vehicle maintenance repairs to include preventative, mechanical and electrical repair to tractors, trucks and trailers.

You will be involved in the hiring, training, and ongoing development of vehicle maintenance technicians to ensure that our highly skilled workforce is able to meet customer expectations.

Preferred candidates will have at least 3+ years in fleet vehicle maintenance experience overseeing technicians. Minimally qualified candidates have at least 3 years of team management in an environment with strong operational metrics. This is a great position to grow into a leadership role with Penske – and you don’t need to be a mechanic.

What we offer you

Penske values the well-being of our employees and their families. That’s why we offer competitive wages and a wide range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, prescription drug card, 401K and pension plans, flexible dependent care and medical spending accounts, spouse and child life insurance, employee referral bonus, and discounts with Penske partners

All new maintenance supervisors at Penske are enrolled in a training program to provide you with critical job skills, including vehicle componentry and maintenance technology. The training focuses on service department management, effectively leading associates and customer engagement.

Major Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assign work to meet customers’ needs
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of Penske’s assets
• Control repair, inventory, and labor costs
• Meet and exceed customer satisfaction
• Coach and mentor technicians and CSRs
• Monitor associate work levels
• Facility management, assuring a clean and safe working environment
• Other duties and tasks as required by supervisor

Schedule

Must be prepared to work evenings and a weekend day. $3-$4 shift premium available.

Qualifications

• Ability and desire to work in a positive, fast paced and high energy environment
• 3-5 years fleet maintenance management experience preferred, or at least 3 years of team management in an environment with strong operational metrics.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or Tech School degree preferred
• Strong customer service and organizational skills required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web based applications preferred
• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel within the district (close geographical area)
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.
• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.
• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Pay

$83,500 - $106,850/yr

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance Management/Supervisors

Job Function: Service Operations

Job Family: Operations

Address: 19646 Figueroa St

Primary Location: US-CA-Carson

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.