Fleet Manager

Feeser's Food Distributors; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Feeser's Food Distributors is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment in Harrisburg, PA. You will manage inventory, negotiate purchases, and implement cost-effective fleet strategies to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.

The role requires leadership of maintenance staff, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to develop specifications for new fleet assets while maintaining accurate records and budgets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Course work in auto and equipment mechanics at a trade school.
• 6 years of experience as a mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effective maintenance and a scheduled maintenance program by the manufacturer’s specification.
• Maintain a complete inventory system through recording of all expenditures and income of each vehicle, maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies etc.
• Monitors user departments by analysis of vehicle and equipment utilization and evaluation of equipment specifications.
• Implements and maintains a mechanic training and certification program to provide needed technical skills for mechanics in repair of automobiles and heavy equipment.
• Enforce safety practices and procedures and ensures employees receive appropriate safety training.
• Trains, evaluates, and disciplines employees.
• Assists in development of fleet services, budget to include a review of past years’ experience and income; adjusts and administers all fleet service purchases, including parts, tools, supplies.
• The development of specifications for vehicles and equipment to be used in the fleet.
• Keeps maintenance and repair records, performs preventive maintenance on all vehicles, orders repair parts.

Skills

Fleet management

Preventive maintenance

FMS software

Leadership

Inventory control

Budgeting

Reporting

Communication

Automotive mechanics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Auto/mechanics trade school coursework

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYER: Founded in 1901, Feeser’s, Inc. is a family owned and operated full-line foodservice distributor located in Harrisburg, PA servicing the Mid-Atlantic region. Feeser’s provides an expansive offering of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to a diverse customer base comprised of restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other institutions.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all vehicles and equipment. Maintain a complete inventory system for all vehicles, parts, equipment, and fuel. Negotiate for the purchase of all vehicles, parts, equipment, and fuel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements and monitors a preventative maintenance program to assure cost effectivemaintenance and a scheduled maintenance program by the manufacture’s specification.

• Maintain a complete inventory system through recording of all expenditures and incomeof each vehicle, maintenance equipment, fuel, repair parts, supplies etc.

• Monitors user departments by analysis of vehicle and equipment utilization and evaluationof equipment specifications.

• Implements and maintains a mechanic training and certification program to provide neededtechnical skills for mechanics in repair of automobiles and heavy equipment.

• Enforce safety practices and procedures and ensures employees receive appropriate safetytraining.

• Trains, evaluates, and disciplines employees.

• Assists in development of fleet services, budget to include a review of past years’ experience and income; adjusts and administers all fleet service purchases, including parts, tools, supplies.

• The development of specifications for vehicles and equipment to be used in the fleet.

• Keeps maintenance and repair records, preforms preventive maintenance on all vehicles,orders repair parts.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance, repairs, and part replacement.

• Knowledge of an automated Fleet Management Information System.

• Ability to function and preform effectively as a manager and a supervisor.

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers.

• Ability to coordinate, prepare reports and maintain accurate records.

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Course work in auto and equipment mechanics at a trade school

• 6 years of experience as a mechanic

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift equipment up to 100 pounds.

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Operating machinery and/or power tools / Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Low temperatures and High temperatures

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

• Noisy environments, Hazardous conditions and Poor ventilation

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.

Feeser's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified women, minorities, and US military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.