Maintenance Manager

United States 6 Budget Truck Rental, LLC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Full training and development

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Maintenance Manager for Budget Truck in Kent, WA. This role leads fleet service and de‑fleet activities to maximize utilization and profitability, including managing repairs, appraisals, parts orders, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities include supervising a high‑performing team, aligning with safety policies, and ensuring on‑site execution. Requires 5+ years in fleet maintenance or related field and valid CDL/DOT readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience managing fleet maintenance and repair operations.
• Ability to plan and forecast service levels and budgets.
• Strong communication with leadership and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair and reconditioning of fleet vehicles.
• Direct in‑fleet and de‑fleet activities to maximize utilization and profitability.
• Set and monitor KPIs for service, damage, idle days and vendor performance.
• Manage employee lifecycle and HR policies within the team.
• Coordinate with fleet owners and managers on workload priorities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization skills

Forecasting skills

Financial acumen

Talent management

Vendor management

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma

2-4 year college degree preferred

Job description

Driven to be the Best People. Performance. Purpose. At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

The Budget Truck Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the fleet services function with respect to the servicing, vehicle damage repair and in‑fleeting/de‑fleeting of rental vehicles to maximize fleet utilization and profitability for the Territory. May be required to drive a Budget Truck on public access roads.

What You’ll Do

Develops, implements and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization to business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the maintenance, repair and/or reconditioning of fleet vehicles, all activities relating to in‑fleeting new and/or used vehicles into the rental fleet and de‑fleeting vehicles to sale, auction and/or other alternative channels. Manages performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating, monitoring and updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for service, damage, in‑fleet and deletion, including, but not limited to, technician productivity, percent out of service, overdue idle cars, vendor cycle time, days to deletion and venue quality average grade Forecasts, budgets and manages key financial drivers including, but not limited to, S&W per day, warranty recovery, cost per estimate and cost per deletion. Coordinates vehicle damage appraisals/repairs and all activities related to repairs and maintenance including documentation and the ordering of parts, tools, and supplies Oversight, manages and maintains vendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring established service levels and standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed Partners with the respective Fleet owner, District/City Managers, Territory Performance Managers and/or External Partners to prioritize the workload according to business objectives Manages all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, on‑onboarding, training, recognition and performance management of both managers and employees to enable a high-performance culture supervises, develops, motivates, recognizes and evaluates the performance of manager and employee staff to enable a high performing culture. Manages all facets of employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner, in accordance with Company policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners where appropriate. Provides a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained.

Perks you’ll get

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including Group Legal, Identity Theft, Accident Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We’re Looking For

• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Financial acumen and forecasting skills
• Talent management and delegation
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent investigation and problem‑solving skills
• Negotiation and vendor management skills
• High School diploma required; 2-4 year college degree preferred (or equivalent in education, training or experience)
• Minimum of 5 years management experience of employees in related field (rental car, automotive shop or service-oriented field)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, continuously sit, stand, bend, reach, walk, kneel, get up and get down from a seated position, enter, exit, climb into, climb down from, and drive a variety of automobiles, cargo vans and box trucks in all weather conditions
• Valid Driver License (Class A, B or C CDL)
• Must be able to obtain DOT medical clearance
• Willingness to Work Outdoors in all weather conditions and near a mechanical shop with moderate noise
• Must be 21 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States

Location and Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is $80,160 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

On‑Site Requirement: This position requires regular, on‑site presence and cannot be performed remotely.

Kent Washington United States of America

Who We Are

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer‑focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avís Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

A vehicle rental provider of choice for travelers around the world, Avis Budget Group is powered by our people, our partners, and technology. We operate some of the most recognized brands in the industry through Avis, Budget, and Zipcar, along with local brands such as Payless, France Cars, Apex, and Maggiore.