We are seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager for immediate hire in Long Beach, California. This role is with a multi-branch outfit overseeing a large commercial trucking fleet.
Duties:
Identify current and future maintenance requirements in preparing vehicles and equipment for installations and repairs.
Direct and oversee work assignments for maintenance personnel.
Generate inbound/outbound service/maintenance work orders.
Responsible for negotiations with outside vendors.
Expedite services and repairs - subject to operational needs. Assure timely completion of all tasks by providing direction to supervisors, mechanics, technicians, and vendors.
Identify requirements for an annual maintenance budget, preparing recommendations for expenditures, coordinating projects with the purchasing and parts division, analyzing variances, initiating corrective action, and anticipating long-term issues.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with Federal and State health, safety and environmental regulations, as well as with DOT, CARB regulations and other regulatory agencies.
Ensure that safe work practices and conditions are maintained throughout the shop, field work areas and parts warehouse.
Manage remote employees in conjunction with location supervisors/managers.
Perform management functions including work scheduling, selection, coaching, performance and attendance monitoring, training and development, disciplinary actions, etc. of subordinate maintenance and office personnel.
Support training and development of personnel by reviewing new products, equipment, systems, and by discussing equipment and systems needs and modifications with mechanics and vendors, coordinating activities of technicians, workers and contractors.
Travel to our various facilities as needed. (25% travel)
Qualifications:
Fleet maintenance experience within concrete or ready mix industry
Expertise with California DOT regulations
Proven fleet management experience
Knowledge of industrial, CARB, environmental health and safety regulation
