Fleet Maintenance Manager

Transdev • $76K — $95K *
Spokane Valley, WA 98206In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; CDL Class B with passenger endorsements obtainable via onsite training.
  • Minimum of 7 years in heavy-duty automotive and paratransit equipment repair and maintenance with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • ASE certifications required or to be obtained within 180 days.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills essential.
  • Broad mechanical systems knowledge related to heavy-duty and paratransit vehicles.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and supervise department employees; administer collective bargaining provisions.
  • Select, train, motivate, and assess personnel performance.
  • Coordinate vendor work and oversee repair schedules.
  • Approve maintenance priorities and manage resource availability.
  • Ensure efficient equipment operation, inventory control, and workplace safety policies.

Benefits

  • Minimum of two weeks vacation.
  • Five sick days per year.
  • Twelve holidays, including 4 floating days.
  • Standard benefits include 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability options.
Full Job Description
Fleet Maintenance Shop Manager

Role Overview

The Maintenance Manager will report to the General Manager and oversee the fleet maintenance program to ensure safe and effective vehicle upkeep. A successful person in this position will have experience acting as an adviser to upper management on potential issues with extensive experience in managing and producing reports. This person will have experience as a supervisor of supervisors and provider of guidance to technicians to ensure operational efficiency.

  • Competitive compensation package of minimum $76,000 - maximum $95,000

Benefits include:
  • Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
  • Sick days: 5 days
  • Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
  • Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Schedules employees for the department; ensures the effective supervision of mechanics and other shop workers; may administer collective bargaining agreement provisions
  • Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel
  • Coordinates work performed by outside vendors
  • Oversees the development of efficient repair schedules; reviews repair cost estimates
  • Approves priority of maintenance and repairs based on availability of materials and parts and requirements of scheduled operations
  • Helps to ensure that company and client equipment is maintained and operating efficiently
  • Controls and monitors inventory
  • Ensures that all vehicles are fueled, cleaned, and properly working
  • Develops and implements safety policies and procedures for the department; maintains a safe working environment
  • Participates in the development and administration of the operational budget
  • Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods
  • Ensures that property, grounds, and facilities are clean and well organized

Qualification
  • High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required
  • The ability to obtain a CDL Class B with passenger endorsements (Onsite CDL training available)
  • 7 years or more of progressively responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of all types of heavy-duty automotive and paratransit equipment, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • ASE certifications required or able to obtain within 180 days.
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Broad understanding of all mechanical systems related to heavy-duty and paratransit vehicles
  • Familiarity with laws/regulations associated with the safe operation of maintenance facilities
  • Ability to read, interpret, and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and other mechanical and/or electrical diagrams
  • Ability to read and write routine reports, forms, and other documentation or correspondence - Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details
  • Travel requirement (as a percent):
  • Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands or arms; and talk or hear.

Physical Requirements:
  • The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
  • Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
  • Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 9161

Pay Group: 1BU

Cost Center: 55584

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