About the Role
Amerit Fleet Solutions is seeking a skilled Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead a team of Technicians and Mechanics in an aggressive quality preventative maintenance repair program. This role ensures the safe and efficient maintenance of Class 7-8 trucks, trailers, and reefers, managing operations across Amsterdam and Wilton, New York.
Responsibilities
- Lead, educate, and develop employees.
- Monitor employee performance and maintain accessibility within the shop.
- Oversee multiple shop operations.
- Plan daily manpower to meet workload demands.
- Provide support to the operations team regarding equipment-related issues.
- Monitor and analyze opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Perform administrative functions including payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance, and compliance documentation.
- Address corrective actions for direct reports.
- Ensure clean and safe working conditions for the facility and equipment.
- Communicate with clients to meet operational and company needs.
- Identify and monitor equipment sent for outside repairs.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings.
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Interview and hire for shop positions.
Requirements
- Must possess at least 2 years' industry experience in fleet maintenance or operations capacity.
- Must possess 5-8 years of direct management experience.
- Prior technician/mechanic experience is required.
- Familiarity with heavy truck, trailer, and reefer repair and maintenance.
- Must be able to travel as needed, overseeing multiple shop locations as assigned.
- Thorough knowledge of DOT rules and regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, Excel, Fleet Management systems, and exposure to large ERP/timekeeping systems.
- Ability to move and position heavy objects.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl to repair vehicles.
- Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
Skills
- Fleet maintenance
- Fleet operations
- Management
- Technician supervision
- Mechanic supervision
- Preventative maintenance
- Class 7-8 truck maintenance
- Trailer maintenance
- Reefer maintenance
- DOT regulations
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Fleet Management systems
- ERP systems
- Timekeeping systems
Location
- Wilton, New York
- Amsterdam, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 5-8 years of direct management experience
- 2 years of industry experience in fleet maintenance or operations
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000-$100,000
- Additional bonus incentives
Benefits
- Full benefits within 30 days
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) Match program
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Boot reimbursement
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Career and learning development
- Extensive training program through Amerit University
- Employee referral program (up to $500 bonus)
- ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
- Employee recognition platform
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 24/7 nurse triage line
- Employee discounts on cell phone service
- Employee discounts on entertainment tickets
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
About the Company
- Amerit Fleet Solutions is one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the US.
