Fleet Maintenance Director
Description
DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE
Location: 2225 W. Lower Buckeye Road
Position Summary:
The Director of Maintenance will oversee its functions and employees. The principal function will be to oversee fleet maintenance functions and employees. This person will be responsible to the General Manager and the City of Phoenix for the proper maintenance and reliable provision of all services stipulated in this Work Scope. This person will supervise the daily activities of all mechanics, utility workers, fare collection technicians, and other related staff. The Director of Maintenance will work cooperatively with City of Phoenix and be accountable for all substantive matters pertaining to fleet and associated equipment maintenance as provided under this Contract
Responsibilities
- Ensures the effective management of maintenance departments and personnel
- Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates Maintenance Managers
- Provides oversight for maintenance compliance with site-specific contracts
- Ensures that company and client property and equipment is maintained and operating efficiently
- Monitors inventory and inventory controls
- Ensures that each site follows appropriate and compliant safety policies and procedures
- Oversees the development and administration of the operational budget; creates strategies to ensure that locations are fiscally sound
- Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods
- Other duties as required.
Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
Experience
- 5 years or more of management experience of multiple sites in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, including experience managing in a union environment
- Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with passenger and airbrake endorsements required
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to heavy duty transportation vehicles
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local commercial vehicle regulations
- Working knowledge of safety and worker compensation policies and requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proven experience in budget preparation and management
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all company departments, clients, regulatory agencies and vendors
- Ability to work well with labor
Travel requirement (as a percent): <10% for travel between properties