Hands-On Fleet Leader & Master Mechanic (GA)

Workforce-Employment-Specialists; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WORKFORCE CLIENT IN GA - DIRECT HIRE - NOT TEMP is seeking a Fleet Manager who is a skilled master mechanic to oversee a Georgia-based fleet. You will lead drivers, coach shop staff, and coordinate with external vendors while traveling for breakdowns as needed.

This role is hands-on and demanding, requiring strong leadership and proactive problem-solving. You will balance maintenance leadership with field support across Georgia to keep the fleet running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet maintenance experience with medium and heavy-duty trucks.
• Master mechanic capable of diagnosing and fixing issues, not just identifying them.
• Experience supervising drivers, technicians, or shop staff.
• Comfortable managing outside vendors and holding them accountable.
• Willingness to travel within Georgia for breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee maintenance on CDL and non-CDL vehicles in the Georgia fleet.
• Diagnose and repair diesel and gasoline engines, drivetrains, braking systems, suspensions, hydraulics, electrical systems, and PTO-driven equipment.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules to keep trucks on the road.
• Respond to and travel to roadside breakdowns anywhere within Georgia.
• Manage emergency repairs and minimize vehicle downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records, maintenance logs, and repair history.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, safety, and inspection requirements.
• Serve as primary point of contact with outside repair shops and vendors for out-of-house repairs.
• Obtain quotes, schedule work, and oversee quality of vendor repairs.
• Track vendor costs and elevate issues to management when needed.
• Ensure outsourced repairs are completed on time and to standard.
• Train and coach drivers on proper pre-trip inspection procedures.
• Monitor how drivers are treating vehicles and issue corrective action when needed.
• Set and enforce expectations for how equipment is handled, reported, and returned.
• Be a direct point of escalation when driver behavior is impacting fleet condition.
• Assist around the shop with light repairs, clean-up, and general maintenance tasks.
• Help with deliveries of packaged goods and bulk oil when operationally needed.
• Support the depot team in keeping the facility organized and running smoothly.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Driver supervision

Vendor management

DOT compliance

Travel within GA

Job description

WORKFORCE CLIENT IN GA - DIRECT HIRE - NOT TEMP is seeking a Fleet Manager who is a skilled master mechanic to oversee a Georgia-based fleet. You will lead drivers, coach shop staff, and coordinate with external vendors while traveling for breakdowns as needed.

This role is hands-on and demanding, requiring strong leadership and proactive problem-solving. You will balance maintenance leadership with field support across Georgia to keep the fleet running smoothly.