Maintenance Manager - Transit

WeDriveU, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with 4% employer match

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Pet & Legal Insurance

Job summary

WeDriveU, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager in California to lead scheduling and oversight of vehicle maintenance for a large fleet. You will manage in-house and third-party providers, review repair details and costs, and coordinate roadside response and regulatory inspections to ensure uptime and safety.

The ideal candidate brings five+ years in fleet management, ASE or Cummins certifications, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and maintain compliance with DOT rules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fleet management experience.
• Diesel engine repair experience.
• 5 years of Cummins Engine Repair.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CDL not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance for a fleet of commercial passenger vehicles.
• Oversee adherence to WeDriveU maintenance and safety SOPs and regulations.
• Utilize the EAM ERP system to track work orders and parts inventory.
• Manage preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs for the facility's vehicles.
• Represent maintenance in cross-functional coordination with driver care, route operations and customer care.
• Supervise the maintenance staff.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Communication skills

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EAM ERP

Excel

ASE certifications

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Manager will report directly to the Director of Maintenance and will be responsible for the management and coordination of maintenance for a fleet of commercial passenger vehicles. The Maintenance Manager will own the scheduling and review of all vehicle maintenance with in-house and 3rd party maintenance providers, while reviewing all repair details and costs. Included with the maintenance will be control of roadside response efforts and overseeing of all regulatory compliance inspections of the organizations fleet.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Diagnoses malfunctions and performs vehicle repairs (e.g. adjust/test steering, electrical, cooling, lubricating, braking systems, drive trains, suspensions, power steering units, clutches, transmissions and oil, temperature, gas regulating components, adjust/test/rebuild engines etc.) and related assigned duties within qualification level, in accordance with all relevant Federal, State/Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
• Oversee and comply with local WeDriveU maintenance and safety SOPs, locally applicable public authority legislation, regulation and standards, ensuring that maintenance staff follow them.
• Utilize and supervise the local use of WeDriveU EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) ERP application, and maintenance facility staff to record and to track local maintenance work orders and parts inventory.
• Manage preventive maintenance and “unscheduled” repairs for the vehicles serviced by this facility.
• Represent the maintenance activity at the local level in its interaction, communication and coordination of activities with other local operations functions: driver care, route operations, and customer care.
• Supervise the maintenance staff.

Skills Required And Physical Demands

• Minimum five years of recent experience managing fixed route or paratransit fleet; experience maintaining a fleet of 70 buses or more; experience developing, implementing and maintaining a qualified maintenance program; experience with Eldorado or equivalent paratransit or fixed route buses; and completion of Automotive Service Excellence certifications (A1-A9, H8) or equivalent manufacturer training and certifications related to Pace vehicle operations is preferred but not required. Must employ and continuously train staff in EV-specific systems and be certified to ASE L3 standards.
• Experience with compliance with the local applicable DOT compliance of Med / Heavy Trucks.
• Prefer ASE Certification as a Master Automotive Technician and/or a Master Truck Technician.
• Microsoft Office with robust experience in Excel.
• Strong electronic filing, documentation tracking and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and consistent formatting.
• Self-Motivated and driven problem solver.
• Multiple years’ experience in transportation, encourage passenger transportation history.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work experience with mechanical background and aptitude.
• Additional skills and physical demands may apply.

Education And Qualifications

Hard requirements

• 5 years’ experience with fleet management company
• Diesel Engine Repair experience.
• 5 years of Cummins Engine Repair

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Finance, Logistics, and/or Transportation.
• CDL not required but preferred.

We Offer

Physical Health

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits

Financial Health

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Financial Wellness Tool
• Commuter Benefits

Emotional Health

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Pet & Legal Insurance

Personal Development

• On-the-job training and skills development
• Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
• Benefits vary by position and location

WeDriveU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. We value excellence and recognize that by respecting the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of our workforce, we will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. We also see diversity as more than policies; it is imperative for enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available.