Diesel Fleet Maintenance Supervisor - W. Lee Flowers

Reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and supervises the activities of fleet maintenance personnel in the garage. Office time 50% and in the garage 50% on daily activities with employees. You are responsible for timely, accurate, and complete records of maintenance and repairs.  

Hours 3 pm to 12 am with flexibility to work 3rd shift as needed.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pension Plan
• Company Annual Bonus per policy

• Coordinate day-to-day fleet maintenance activities including tractor and trailer maintenance.
• Fill in for the Fleet Maintenance Manager in his absence, processing payroll and assuming his responsibilities.
• Review and sign-off on PM’s and work orders to ensure proper coding.
• Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of records pertaining to maintenance, fuels, lubricants, tires, and parts purchasing and inventories.
• Procures parts after hours to ensure timely repairs.
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing needs to meet the demands or the workload to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Administer all company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Communicate and work closely with other departments and shifts to maximize efficiency in workflow.
• Ensure safe work practices and conditions and maintain a safe environment for team members and visitors at the garage in accordance with company policies and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with the development of improved work processes and procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness of assigned work teams, equipment, and space.
• Conduct performance appraisals and coach direct reports to enhance individual and team performance; assist in the development of individual and team performance improvement goals to support achievement of company objectives.
• Identify maintenance employee training requirements and ensure successful completion.
• Participate in the identification and selection of maintenance personnel, as required.
• Maintain and project a professional attitude toward all employees in order to build and harbor a team atmosphere.
• Assist in establishing the department labor budget.
• Complete special projects and other job-related duties as designed. 
• Safety inspections of the workplace are required with deficiencies corrected and/or reported to the maintenance manager including inspections of tools and equipment. replacing if needed and reporting deficiencies.
• Management Training Classes will be required and provided.
• A desire to work towards becoming an ASE Master. 

• Eight (8) years’ work experience in vehicle/equipment maintenance, parts, and fuel management and/or
  transportation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • ASE certification preferred.
  • Preferred knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of:
  o Detroit Diesel Engines
  o Emission Systems
  o Exhaust regeneration
  o Air brakes
  o Meritor or Bendix brakes
  o Carrier systems for refrigerated trailers
  • Familiar with VRMS codes.
  • Experience with Dossier and Yard a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of operational analysis.
  • Computer literate with experience using MS Office and fleet management systems.
  • Technical knowledge and skills related to internal combustion, diesel, and electric powered vehicles and material handling equipment.
  • Strong leadership skills including team facilitation, training, team building and motivation.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

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