Director of Fleet Maintenance

BEST Logistics Group is looking for a determined, passionate leader with experience in leading and developing a diverse team, while supporting us operationally in our goals, growth opportunity, and objectives to be our Director of Fleet Maintenance.

The Director of Fleet Maintenance provides oversight and leadership to our maintenance operations in Kernersville, NC, South Point, OH as well as multiple mobile service trucks and outside vendor partners.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight of the management of fleet maintenance personnel in the routine and preventive needs of company owned and leased equipment in accordance with company and DOT requirements for all locations.

• Oversight of compliance in the maintenance department of all fleet equipment to meet company safety compliance, DOT, OSHA, EPA and any other government regulatory agencies, including any required reporting and paperwork.

• Financial responsibility for the budget for fleet maintenance including but not limited to the management of purchased outside maintenance services, company tire program, parts inventory, warranty and damaged equipment claims.

• Assists in the procurement of future equipment purchases

• Minimizes organizational cost through standardization and tracking of completed services

• Oversight of equipment files, records, licenses, inspections, warranties and service agreements for the organization’s transportation related equipment and tools per company and DOT regulations.

• Manages and utilizes company maintenance software

• Assist Human Resources in the hiring of fleet maintenance employees and provide training to new and existing employees.

• Responsible for performance appraisals and disciplinary action with employees in accordance with company policy and procedures.

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a management role or equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of five years’ experience with diesel truck maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must have thorough knowledge and experience with DOT and OSHA regulations and reporting requirements.

Critical Success Factors

• Outstanding leadership skills including experience leading a team

• Outstanding planning and organization skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to cultivate effective relationships

• Able to develop and foster a team environment

• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis, decision making, financial and quantitative analysis

• Computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite

• Mechanical aptitude

• Thorough understanding of DOT and OSHA regulations

We look forward to hearing from you, as we look to fill this exciting opportunity!