Regional Fleet Maintenace Specialist

Austin Powder; McArthur Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Family culture

Job summary

Austin Powder in the United States is seeking a Regional Fleet Maintenance Specialist to oversee maintenance across multiple locations, ensuring safety, efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, champion fleet software adoption, and mentor maintenance staff while upholding DOT/OSHA standards and strong safety culture.

Travel 30–50% is required, with emphasis on coordinating with field teams and vendors to optimize uptime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in fleet or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Experience with diesel engines, DOT-regulated vehicles, and off-road equipment.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise garage maintenance activities, including scheduling, work assignments, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with operations managers to prioritize maintenance based on needs and safety requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of repair orders and maintenance logs using fleet maintenance software.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and support for bulk equipment repairs and diagnostics.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and evaluating maintenance personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain records of inspections, certifications (e.g., cargo tank inspections), and training.

Skills

Cargo tank inspection

Fleet telematics

CMMS (Trimble)

CDL

Leadership

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

PPE compliance

Physical endurance

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Tools

PeopleNet

Platform Science

Trimble TMT CMMS

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary Overview

The Regional Fleet Maintenance Specialist oversees fleet maintenance operations across multiple locations within the region(s), ensuring safety, efficiency, cost control, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. In addition, this role will manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs, support Fleet Service strategic objectives, and champion the implementation and adoption of fleet maintenance software across the region(s). The Regional Fleet Maintenance Specialist reports directly to the Fleet Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise garage maintenance activities, including scheduling, work assignments, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with LLC operations managers to prioritize and schedule maintenance activities based on operational needs, equipment condition, and safety requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of repair orders and maintenance logs using fleet maintenance software.
• Conduct inspections of vehicles and equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and support for bulk equipment repairs and diagnostics.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, and evaluating maintenance personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to DOT, OSHA, MSHA, and company-specific safety and maintenance standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, certifications (e.g., cargo tank inspections), and training.
• Assist with audits and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee parts inventory and procurement processes to ensure availability and cost control.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for parts, tools, and external repair services.
• Monitor tool and equipment condition and ensure proper calibration and storage.
• Champion the implementation and adoption of the fleet maintenance software system across all assigned locations.
• Provide training and support to local teams on software usage and best practices.
• Utilize the software for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports for all assigned locations to track performance, costs, and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required Technical certification preferred. 5+ years of experience in fleet or heavy equipment maintenance. Experience with diesel engines, DOT-regulated vehicles, and off-road equipment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Familiarity with confined space and cargo tank inspection standards.
• Familiar with fleet telematics systems – PeopleNet or Platform Science.
• Familiar with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – TMT(Trimble).
• Registered Cargo Tank Inspector or willingness to obtain.
• Strong planning and time management capabilities to meet deadlines and maintain schedules.
• Effective problem-solving abilities to identify issues and implement cost effective, quality-driven solutions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various departments and team members, including contractors and suppliers.
• Ability to wear and work-in required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, lift and carry up to 60lbs, work at heights, work within confined spaces, and navigate through rough terrain.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, stand, walk, and crawl regularly or for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use hand tools and work with small parts and tools.
• Ability to read gauges, diagnostic screens, and identify parts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Ability to lead change and support technology adoption across diverse teams.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Work Environment

This position supports our field operations and will be exposed to all elements of weather. Work location will be both in office and out within the field locations and customer sites. A valid driver's license is required. Real ID Compliant driver's license or passport required (for flying). Ability to travel on a scheduled or unscheduled basis approximately 30-50% throughout the assigned locations. Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

SINCE 1833, IMPROVING THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.