Manager, Fleet

Paycom; Elizabethtown (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Elizabethtown, NC is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee all assets, maintenance scheduling, and the tire program. The role prioritizes safety, uptime, and cost control, with hands-on supervision of a shop and mechanics.

The position requires experience with diesel trucks, trailers, DOT compliance, and a proven track record in fleet maintenance leadership. A strong focus on preventive maintenance, vendor management, and data-driven improvements is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial fleet maintenance or heavy-duty truck/trailer experience.
• Experience supervising or managing a team of mechanics or maintenance staff.
• Working knowledge of diesel trucks, trailers, preventive maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• DOT inspection and maintenance requirements knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage all fleet assets, including trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with Dispatch to minimize downtime and maintain equipment availability.
• Monitor equipment condition, recurring mechanical issues, and out-of-service units; recommend major repairs or replacement when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate fleet maintenance, repair, inspection, and asset records.
• Manage the company tire program, including tire condition, tread depth, replacement, casing/retread performance, inventory, and tire cost per mile.
• Monitor tire and TPMS vendors, including pricing, service, warranties, and performance.
• Ensure TPMS systems are operational and identified tire pressure or temperature issues are addressed promptly.
• Identify abnormal tire wear and premature failures and take corrective action to improve tire life and reduce roadside failures.
• Directly supervise, coach, and manage the company mechanic.
• Prioritize and assign shop work based on safety, PM requirements, equipment availability, and operational needs.
• Monitor repair quality, productivity, turnaround time, and repeat repairs.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive shop with appropriate parts, fluids, tires, and maintenance supplies.
• Perform or assist with PMs, inspections, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs as workload or operational needs require.
• Coordinate roadside breakdowns, towing, outside repairs, parts, and specialized service vendors as needed.
• Determine whether repairs should be completed internally or through an outside vendor.
• Manage fleet-related vendors and review service quality, turnaround time, pricing, invoices, and warranty opportunities.
• Ensure fleet equipment is maintained in safe operating condition and meets applicable DOT and company requirements.
• Ensure driver-reported defects and inspection deficiencies are addressed promptly and remove unsafe equipment from service when necessary.
• Monitor fleet maintenance costs, downtime, and equipment reliability and identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce operating costs.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership experience

Diesel knowledge

DOT compliance

Maintenance management

Samsara experience

Tools

Samsara

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Elizabethtown, NC 28337, Position Type: Full Time, Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all fleet assets, including trucks, trailers, and related equipment.
• Manage preventive maintenance and required inspection schedules for trucks and trailers.
• Coordinate maintenance and repairs with Dispatch to minimize downtime and maintain equipment availability.
• Monitor equipment condition, recurring mechanical issues, and out-of-service units; recommend major repairs or replacement when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate fleet maintenance, repair, inspection, and asset records.
• Manage the company tire program, including tire condition, tread depth, replacement, casing/retread performance, inventory, and tire cost per mile.
• Manage tire and TPMS vendors, including pricing, service, warranties, and performance.
• Ensure TPMS systems are operational and identified tire pressure or temperature issues are addressed promptly.
• Identify abnormal tire wear and premature failures and take corrective action to improve tire life and reduce roadside failures.
• Directly supervise, coach, and manage the company mechanic.
• Prioritize and assign shop work based on safety, PM requirements, equipment availability, and operational needs.
• Monitor repair quality, productivity, turnaround time, and repeat repairs.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive shop with appropriate parts, fluids, tires, and maintenance supplies.
• Perform or assist with PMs, inspections, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs as workload or operational needs require.
• Coordinate roadside breakdowns, towing, outside repairs, parts, and specialized service vendors as needed.
• Determine whether repairs should be completed internally or through an outside vendor.
• Manage fleet-related vendors and review service quality, turnaround time, pricing, invoices, and warranty opportunities.
• Ensure fleet equipment is maintained in safe operating condition and meets applicable DOT and company requirements.
• Ensure driver-reported defects and inspection deficiencies are addressed promptly and remove unsafe equipment from service when necessary.
• Monitor fleet maintenance costs, downtime, and equipment reliability and identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce operating costs.

Key Performance Indicators

• PM compliance and required inspection completion
• Fleet availability and equipment downtime
• Roadside breakdown frequency
• Maintenance cost per mile
• Tire cost per mile and tire life
• Repair turnaround time and repeat repairs
• DOT inspection performance

Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial fleet maintenance or heavy-duty truck/trailer experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of diesel trucks, commercial trailers, preventive maintenance, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Tank trailer maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of DOT inspection and maintenance requirements.
• Experience managing tire programs, maintenance vendors, and fleet expenses.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands‑on mechanical work.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and fleet maintenance/telematics platforms; Samsara experience preferred.

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Full-time: Monday–Friday.
• Combination of management, administrative, and hands‑on shop responsibilities.
• Expected to provide shop coverage and perform mechanical work as operational needs require.
• Occasional after‑hours and weekend availability may be required for urgent breakdowns or equipment issues.