Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Summary
Oversees trailer maintenance and repair, daily work orders, breakdown response, preventive maintenance, vendor relationships, facility condition, and safety/compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company policies.
Job description
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Manages equipment maintenance and repair, while simultaneously assuring efficient and safe fleet operation. Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company policies and regulations. Assists in achieving department goals.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Sr. Fleet Maintenance Manager in reaching assigned site goals and metrics.
Directs the work of trailer repair mechanics ensuring that safety, quality and productivity standards are maintained.
Manages daily vehicle work orders to ensure timely repair. Determines action to be taken on hostling truck and trailer breakdowns.
Oversees the clean-up of all hazardous waste material spills.
Responsible for the sanitation and physical condition of the repair facility.
Maintains vendor network for road breakdowns. Ensures fleet DOT compliance and completion of scheduled preventive maintenance.
Assists with the training of new mechanics.
Establishes vendor relationships to obtain the most reasonable parts purchase prices for the distribution center.
Responsible for sanitation and physical condition of repair facility.
Promotes a culture of safety by evaluating the safety performance of all employees and ensuring proper safety measures are in place and addressing any concerns/issues in a timely manner.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Understanding of federal, state and local regulations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to use trailer maintenance management software packages
Ability to develop required trailer repair mechanic skill sets
WORK EXPERIENCE &/OR EDUCATION:
2+ years working on class 8 Trailers. Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills. Experience working with Air Brake, Hydraulic and Electrical systems
Refrigeration knowledge/experience a +
Vocational skills training as a tradesperson (mechanical, welding, hydraulic)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to various climatic conditions of extreme heat or cold
Walking long distances
Sitting or standing for long periods of time
Fast-paced environment
Exposure to noise