Multi-Market Fleet Maintenance & Operations Lead

Spectrum Search Group; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Search Group is seeking a hands-on Fleet Maintenance & Operations Manager to oversee a 600-vehicle fleet across multiple markets. You will run the Garland maintenance facility and report directly to leadership, owning maintenance standards and vendor networks.

This role requires strong repair operations experience, vendor management, and hands-on diagnostic skills. You’ll build systems, optimize uptime, and ensure vehicles are rental-ready.

Qualifications

• Experience managing automotive repair operations with a large fleet.
• Ability to diagnose and perform common vehicle repairs.
• Established relationships with repair vendors in the DFW area.
• Experience supervising mechanics, technicians, or porters.
• Strong preventive maintenance scheduling and parts procurement knowledge.
• Proficient with fleet management software and repair tracking systems.
• Demonstrates ownership and proactive problem-solving.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Run daily operations at the Garland maintenance facility and supervise porters, lube techs and mechanics.
• Know the status and location of every vehicle in real time. If a car isn't on the road, you'll know where it is, why it's down, who is fixing it, what it will cost and when it will be back.
• Prioritize repairs, order parts, manage inventory and control costs.
• Use your DFW network of repair shops, mobile mechanics and parts suppliers, and build dependable vendor networks in the other markets.
• Negotiate pricing, review estimates, and hold vendors to turnaround times and quality standards.
• Work with branch managers in each market to reduce downtime and keep vehicles available to rent.
• Get hands-on in the garage when it's needed.

Skills

Fleet management

Repair operations

Vendor management

Inventory control

Preventive maintenance

Fleet software

Ownership mindset

Driver's license

Tools

Repair tracking systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Spectrum Search Group is seeking a hands-on Fleet Maintenance & Operations Manager to oversee a 600-vehicle fleet across multiple markets. You will run the Garland maintenance facility and report directly to leadership, owning maintenance standards and vendor networks.

This role requires strong repair operations experience, vendor management, and hands-on diagnostic skills. You’ll build systems, optimize uptime, and ensure vehicles are rental-ready.