Regional Fleet Maintenance Director

Confidential Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation services provider is seeking a Regional Maintenance Director to oversee fleet maintenance operations across the Central U.S. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and operational excellence of a large fleet. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in transportation maintenance operations, focusing on leadership and cost management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fleet maintenance or transportation operations.
• 5+ years in a multi-site or regional leadership role.
• Proficiency with maintenance reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive maintenance and repair efforts for fleet.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and drive cost control.
• Manage and mentor maintenance managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Safety Compliance

Operational Discipline

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

A leading transportation services provider is seeking a Regional Maintenance Director to oversee fleet maintenance operations across the Central U.S. This executive-level role is critical in supporting the safety, reliability, and performance of a large-scale fleet of buses and vans. The ideal candidate will bring operational discipline, hands-on leadership, and a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance & Operational Oversight

• Lead preventive maintenance and repair efforts to ensure high vehicle uptime and safety performance
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation and safety regulations
• Drive execution of repair schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and parts inventory management
• Standardize maintenance processes and best practices across multiple garage locations
• Monitor key metrics such as PM compliance, breakdown rates, and cost per mile to drive performance

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage, mentor, and support location-based maintenance managers and supervisors
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence
• Support technician hiring and retention strategies
• Identify and address training needs to build technical and leadership capabilities

Budget & Cost Control

• Oversee maintenance budgets across the region in alignment with company objectives
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to maximize warranty recovery

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary maintenance liaison for the Central Region
• Coordinate closely with operations leaders to align on fleet availability and maintenance support
• Partner with company leadership and cross-functional departments (e.g., Finance, Electrification, Asset Strategy) on key initiatives
• Deliver consistent updates on regional performance, challenges, and opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fleet maintenance or transportation operations, including 5+ years in a multi-site or regional leadership role
• Deep understanding of maintenance systems, safety compliance, and regulatory standards
• Proven success in budget management and driving cost control
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational discipline
• Proficiency with fleet management and maintenance reporting systems
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FMIS platforms, warranty recovery programs, and electric vehicle technologies
• Technical certifications or trade school training

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Ground Passenger Transportation

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