Mgr-Fleet Maintenance 2

FedEx Freight, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to manage the fleet maintenance team at a large shop location. You will lead technicians, ensure timely repairs, and coordinate with Operations to keep equipment ready for daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license. Expect travel as needed and adherence to safety and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of vehicle maintenance experience with at least 6 months of team lead experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license; capable of operating manual transmission trucks.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of DOT rules preferred.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, educate and develop maintenance personnel.
• Ensure high-quality and timely equipment repairs.
• Plan daily staffing to meet workload.
• Provide support to Operations on equipment issues.
• Monitor costs and improve maintenance efficiencies.
• Maintain compliance documentation and safety in working conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Vehicle maintenance

DOT knowledge

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Vehicle maintenance training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Manage fleet maintenance personnel, activities and equipment readiness at a large FedEx Freight shop location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead, educate and develop employees
• Ensure equipment repairs are completed in a high-quality and timely manner
• Monitor employee performance, provide corrective action, and be accessible to all areas of the shop
• Plan daily staffing to meet workload
• Provide support to the Operations team regarding all equipment-related issues
• Monitor and analyze opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
• Perform administrative functions, including but not limited to, payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance and compliance documentation (such as self-audits and inventory controls)
• Ensure clean, safe WORKING CONDITIONS of the facility and equipment
• Communicate with Fleet Maintenance leadership to ensure Operations and company needs are met
• Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside vendors for repairs
• Ability to efficiently order parts needed to maintain the shop needs.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with employees and weekly meetings with Operations team
• Collaborate with Safety and other departments to investigate all safety and accident-related matters
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Disclaimer

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, essential functions and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of vehicle maintenance experience to include, at least six (6) months team lead/supervisory/management experience in transportation, operations, parts or vehicle maintenance (One year of vehicle maintenance technical school training may substitute for one year of vehicle equipment maintenance experience.)
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck to determine if operating properly
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of tractor and trailer maintenance preferred
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations preferred
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Must be multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills
• Basic Microsoft Office and Internet skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to travel as needed

Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job

Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise

Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area

Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants

Hours may vary due to operational need

EST FedEx Freight, IncFedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please e-mail at [e-mail]. FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.