Job Description

Job Summary:

Oversees and maintains an effective fleet maintenance/repair program that prolongs the life and ensures safe operation of all CP equipment. Performs supervisory and technical work in vehicle and equipment mechanics as needed; ensuring inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs are performed in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serves as subject matter expert on fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Identify fleet maintenance issues or trends; anticipate problems and implement solutions.
• Plans, schedules, and prioritizes fleet maintenance activities; delegating to shop foreman
• Trains, coaches, and develops staff skill on proper repairs and maintenance.
• Reviews the repairs of assigned staff to assure quality and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Provides aid, as needed, when troubles arise on the road – finds qualified service to repair downed vehicle, obtains competitive bids for repairs, body work, etc.
• Work with drivers to enable them to operate specialized equipment properly.
• Update all specifications when equipment changes are necessary.
• Implements and maintains a mechanic training and certification program to provide needed technical skills for mechanics in repair or automobiles and heavy equipment.
• Reviews work orders and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly queries for data collection.
• Review invoices for approval process and proper asset allocation.
• Occasional travel to pick up parts or meet with vendors.
• Ensure conformance with vehicle manufacture’s service recommendations and bulletins.
• Manage GPS tracking for fault codes to identify mechanical failures
• Ensure proper working conditions and shop and vehicle safety practices are followed.
• Purchases of shop equipment.
• File warranty claims, warranty logs
• Maintain parts department, inventory levels to company standards.
• Comply with all OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Involved in recruitment strategies.
• Support other branches with parts acquisition and mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
• Create internal campaigns/recalls for fleet standardization.
• Research and develop parts and repairs for fleet.
• Other project as requested by the management team.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fleet Management or high school diploma plus course work in auto and equipment mechanics at a trade school.
• 5 years fleet and material handling equipment experience.
• 5 years of mechanical experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement.
• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and techniques in mechanics; considerable knowledge of diesel and gas engine mechanics; considerable knowledge of vehicle make-up.
• Knowledge of Safety Practices and DOT Regulations.
• Knowledge of an automated Fleet Management Information System (Manager+)
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to function and perform effectively as a manager and supervisor
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees engaged in repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed;
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions in English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Good attendance and punctuality a must.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

We do not provide H1-B sponsorships at this time.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state .

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