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Fleet Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Apex Parts Distributors

Fleet Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Long Beach, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    As a valued member of our team, the Fleet Maintenance Shift Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Manager and Director of Maintenance in leading a team of Technicians and Mechanics in an aggressive preventative maintenance and repair program, including the maintenance of ready mix plants, heavy, medium, and light duty diesel trucks and trailers and other equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operations. This is a day shift supervisor position with usual schedule from 6am – 2:30pm Monday through Friday with alternating Saturdays.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including the following; other duties may be assigned)• Assist in creating and implementing SOPs and maintenance standards.• Assist technicians in developing their skills.• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA and EPA.• Understand and ensure compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.• Coordinate needed equipment repairs between shops and plants• Ensuring accurate documentation and maintenance tracking• Attend driver safety meetings• Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate time of completion.• Follows all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately reports any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.• Negotiate repair costs and approve repair expenses up to an authorized limit; secure rental vehicles when required• Align repair costs with potential warranty coverage; communicate additional warranty needs to management• Follow up on completed maintenance and repairs to ensure all service issues are resolved, vendor invoices are received, and repair/inspection documentation is obtained and filed• Other general office duties as neededQualifications• Must have great management skills• Strong knowledge of DOT, CARB and OSHA regulations• Experience with maintenance tracking software programs. (RTA preferred)• Ability to work in a team environment in high pressure situations• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential• Related experience• Excellent Customer Service and communication skills.• Dependable, detail oriented, organized, self-motivated Education/Experience• High school diploma or equivalent required.• Vocational/Technical or certification required.• Experience in transportation logistics, or technical knowledge/training in heavy duty mechanics required.• Experience with warranty claim filing and working with original equipment manufacturers preferred.• Prior experience in fleet maintenance management required. Language SkillsCandidate must have effective communication skills in the English language in both written and verbal form. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Certificates/Licenses/Registrations• A valid driver’s license is required• Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred, willingness to acquire CDL if you do not have one. • Specialized training and experience in the diagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines, transmissions, differentials), OEM training courses, ASE Certification, and 608/609 certifications preferred Physical DemandsThe 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.Required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information.Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. Carrying, pushing, pulling, Kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancingUse hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms including overhead.Regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally team lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kgWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or slippery ground conditions. Employee must wear required personal protective equipment; up to and including safety vest, hard hat, ear protection, gloves and safety glasses.

    Apex Parts Distributors is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.