Fleet Manager

Utili-Serve; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Utili-Serve is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, planning and directing repairs, and ensuring safety and efficiency across all vehicles and equipment.

You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate with dispatch and operations, review repair orders, and drive cost-effective initiatives while complying with DOT, OSHA, and company requirements. This role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to work at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a fleet maintenance program and directing repairs.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and assign preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety regulations.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills for maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, perform, and direct repairs and servicing of vehicles and equipment.
• Oversee maintenance staff across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company policies.
• Manage maintenance records, budgets, and cost control.
• Communicate with dispatch and operations for vehicle availability.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Detail orientation

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Operator license with endorsements

Technical training preferred

Supervisory experience in maintenance

Job description

Summary:The Fleet Manager supports Utili-Serve’s management with oversight and day-to day-management of an effective fleet maintenance program to ensure that vehicles and equipment are maintained in an efficient and safety-conscious manner. Aids in planning, scheduling, performing, directing, evaluating the repairs, and servicing of vehicles and equipment, and maintaining appropriate records. Directs repairs and preventive maintenance programs that minimize cost and maximize the use of vehicles. Must routinely advise, consult, and help technicians, providing guidance on complex maintenance issues as needed. Other duties include assigning jobs, as well as establishing deadlines and modifying work schedules to meet deadlines as needed. The Fleet Maintenance Manager directly supervises maintenance staff in all location of maintenance operations.They must deal with day-to-day issues and find suitable solutions under difficult circumstances. They must have an excellent command of decision-making and problem-solving techniques and are able to apply them appropriately. They must be able to work at various job locations. The Fleet Manger’s job includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance for the Company.Principle Duties and Responsibilities:The Fleet Maintenance Manager manages the responsibility for the entire maintenance department including maintenance control, compliance, quality assurance and warranty administration of vehicles; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Communicates availability of vehicles for service with dispatch and other operations personnel.Leads by example. Builds and maintains a strong positive maintenance team through effective recruiting, on-boarding, training, coaching, team building and succession planning.Ensures compliance on a day-to-day basis with State, Federal and Company requirements. Ensures a safe environment exists and that all maintenance and related activities are in conformance with company policies and regulatory requirements.Reviews repair orders. May order fuel for vehicles, order parts, and subcontract repair work.Initiates and implements projects that improve efficiency and/or reduces operating costs. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changesEnsures that maintenance technicians are trained on current operating procedures, are properly equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.Provides day to day direct support to their crew(s).Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Schedules projects effectively.Follows up on questions or concerns promptly and effectively.Presents a professional image at all times.Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Management Team.Create open communication channels with their team.Skills and Specification Requirements:Able to work in fast-paced multi-functional changing environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Attentiveness to detail.Possession of strong organizational skills.Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.Exceptional time management skills.Able to work flexible hours to complete job task at hand.Able to multi-task and manage priorities.Must be honest, assertive, and systematic.Responsible for ensuring that their company vehicle is properly maintained.Must be capable of working in close proximity of energized substation equipment.Must be capable of working in confined space areas.Education and Experience Required:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Technical training preferred.Possess CDL Operators license with required endorsements.Advanced mechanical aptitude and 3+ years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.1+ years of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.General Information:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.