Trailer Maintenance Manager

ZipRecruiter; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Trailer Maintenance Manager to oversee the Service department. This role involves ensuring service quality, managing the fleet's maintenance records, and controlling costs effectively. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of fleet experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Fleet and service experience plus 2+ years management experience required.
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent time management, organization and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of Service department supervising the Service Associate staff.
• Ensures standards for trailer fleet service quality, equipment readiness.
• Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs.

Skills

Fleet and service experience

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Trailer Maintenance Manager

Department:Operations

Reports to:SVP, Maintenance

Purpose: Works with the Sr. VP of Maintenance and other members of the management team to build and administer maintenance and operations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Oversight of Service department supervising the Service Associate staff

· Ensures standards for trailer fleet service quality, equipment readiness, and team performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is utilized.

· Ensures the maintenance records for fleet are accurate and up-to-date.

· Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas.

· Reviews ongoing performance results to targets and takes corrective measures with authorization.

· Approves vendor invoices.

· Advises on issues including invoicing, client management and negotiates service agreements.

· Participates in daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning process as appropriate.

· Controls expenses effectively.

· Prepares management reporting as required.

· Other related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 5+ years Fleet and service experience plus 2+ years management experience required.
• Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
• Excellent time management, organization and communications skills; oral, written and telephone.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and manage a high volume of work.
• Ability to develop long term plans and programs.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Well organized and self-directed.

Education: High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree

Physical Demands Work Environment:

· Regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balance, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling or other mechanically related physical demands.

· Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the primary responsibilities and duties associated with the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of assignments, responsibilities, or requirements.