Job description
The Fleet Maintenance Manager will perform complex professional and administrative work directing the proper maintenance support services. Responsible for the supervision of the Maintenance Department and also general staff duties.
Responsibilities:
- Establish, implement, and sustain a maintenance program in accordance with customer mandates, regulatory requirements, and Transdev standards.
- Maintain vehicles in a safe, clean, and reliable manner to fulfill contractual obligations and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Establish a Quality Assurance Program in accordance the Maintenance Manual
- Establish a Maintenance Self-Audit Program in accordance with the Maintenance Manual.
- Remain technically competent on current equipment, as well as industry trends, methods, and technologies. Attend internal and external seminars and workshops as appropriate.
- Monitor productivity, fleet reliability and performance, vehicle cleanliness, and all aspects of safety.
- Establish preventive maintenance schedules and ensure 100% compliance.
- Analyze road call and defect reports for timely response. Track failure trends and repeat problem vehicles.
- Review reports daily to ensure timely and proper handling of vehicle defects, parts orders, work orders and PMI forms.
- Manage the input and quality of data entry into the Ron Turley & Associates (RTA) software program (or client-mandated software) to ensure proper tracking and reporting of information.
- Ensure optimum staffing levels. Interview and hire technicians in accordance with established company policy and client’s contractual requirements.
- Monitor technicians’ work performance and productivity to determine training requirements.
- Conduct periodic employee meetings to ensure timely distribution of information and monitor contract performance, areas of concern, and client and employee issues.
- Prepare all necessary maintenance reports, correspondence, and documents required by the client, regulatory agencies, and/or Transdev.
- Keep maintenance areas safe, clean and organized, and ensure use of appropriate safety/personal protection equipment.
- Conduct performance appraisals of direct report personnel including Foreman/Supervisors, Parts Manager, Parts Clerks, and Maintenance Clerks. Conduct appraisals of Technicians and Service Workers when necessary.
- Manage warranty program by tracking claims, invoicing warranty work, and maintaining warranty work records.
- Ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained to facilitate appropriate maintenance. The optimum inventory turn ratio is 3.0 or less; this criteria may be modified based on fleet size, age of equipment, and/or contractual requirements.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
High school diploma or GED.- College degree a plus but a combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 5 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of automotive and transit equipment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of diesel engines and/or internal combustion engines, automatic transmissions, airbrakes, steering and drivelines.
- Possess a basic understanding of the theory of electricity and also be able to read and understand wiring diagrams.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to work with Word and Excel
- Experience with shop labor relations a plus.
- ASE certifications a plus
- Ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license with a passenger endorsement.
- Prior experience with computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Work may be accomplished in doors and in air conditioned or well ventilated facilities or in open garage facility/outdoors.
- Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
Strict adherence to CDC Guidelines- Enhanced vehicle cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas
- PPE Distribution (Hand Sanitizer, masks, gloves)
- Social Distancing Enforced
- Enhanced facility cleaning/disinfecting measures with concentrated focus on high frequency touch areas
About us:
For more information please visit our website at www.transdevna.com/careers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
EEO is the Law Poster: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
Drug free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in US without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check
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