Fleet Maintenance Manager

Yard Oversight and Upkeep

The Fleet Maintenance Manager oversees the administrative operations of our fleet shop, ensuring that all vehicles, tools, and equipment are maintained, repaired, and ready for deployment in collaboration with our Mechanic Foreman. This role combines hands-on mechanical expertise with administrative and operational leadership. The Fleet Mainntenance Manager manages inventory, orders parts, processes invoices, coordinates with payroll, and works closely with the logistics team to support roll-outs and returns during and after storm assignments. This position requires strong organizational skills, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, storm-response environment.

• Directly manage Tools and Materials Inventory manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards by keeping pathways, staging areas, and storage zones free of hazards.
• Maintain compliance with state inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain overall organization of the company yard, ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are properly stored and accessible.
• Coordinate with payroll for shop personnel.
• Assist with post-storm inspections, repairs, and restocking.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to ensure timely roll-outs and return of equipment during storm events.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records in fleet management systems.
• Foster a safety-first culture and enforce all safety procedures.
• Coordinate procurement activities, sourcing high-quality components and negotiating vendor agreements.
• Manage and monitor maintenance budgets, resource allocation, and vendor negotiations.
• Schedule shop personnel, assigning workloads to maximize efficiency.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and vendor payments.
• Direct oversight of a Tools & Materials Team, including task delegation, performance management, and training initiatives.
• Oversee inventory staging in the yard for upcoming mobilizations, storm call-outs, and routine operations.
• Support mobilization and demobilization efforts, including preparing vehicles and equipment for deployment.
• Oversee shop cleanliness, organization, and safety protocols.
• Implement yard procedures that support efficiency, accountability, and readiness.
• Control maintenance budgets and resource allocation to achieve cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Manage parts and supply inventory, ensuring availability of critical items.

Technical Skills

• Proven expertise in managing and maintaining specialized equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational or technical certification in automotive or diesel mechanics preferred.
• Proficiency with fleet management software and systems.
• Frequent standing, bending, and work in confined spaces.
• Advanced diagnostic capabilities for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Live within one hour of the Sissonville GMB yard.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong administrative skills, including record keeping and vendor management.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair, including at least 2 years in an administrative role.

We hire directly and encourage all interested candidates to apply through our official job postings.

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly (Non – Exempt) Overtime Eligible

• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plans
• Health Insurance Options
• Paid Sick Days
• Life Insurance Options
• Paid Time Off