POSITION OVERVIEW:Maintain accountability for fleet maintenance personnel, activities and equipment readiness within an assigned Operations district. Support and educate service center managers at non-shop locations on fleet maintenance procedures and compliance.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Lead, educate and develop fleet maintenance managers and supervisors; build a strong bench for future leadership positionsOversee all fleet maintenance activities, goals and compliance efforts in assigned territoryAccountable for district fleet maintenance goals, established quotas, shop budget and equipment repairsMonitor and analyze all opportunities to cut costs and improve efficienciesCollaborate with Operations leadership to ensure equipment is maintained and equipment-related needs are metSupport shop leadership in determining vendor needs and obtaining required assets and training to achieve business objectivesPerform scheduled shop and equipment inspections ensuring fleet maintenance standards are achieved; review inspection discrepancy issues and formulate action plan to resolve issuesAnalyze safety initiatives; develop strategies to improve employee safety; ensure compliance with all Federal and/or state requirementsLead quality efforts and special projects with district and/or company significance, as neededComply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/proceduresPerform other duties as requiredDisclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of college or equivalent work experience plus five (5) years’ fleet maintenance-related experience, including two (2) years’ supervisory/management experience
Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, including employee roles and responsibilities, machines/tools, methods, materials and environments
LTL experience, including familiarity with service center operations, preferred
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Outside vendor management experience, preferred
Proven leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Must be organized and possess the ability to effectively multi-task
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to track expenditures for budget review and project future needs of the assigned territory
Experience using Microsoft Office Software, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet
Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations; shop environment regulations; Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Requirements
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise
Exposure to varied weather conditions
Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants
Must be able to travel
Preferred Qualifications: Pay Transparency: Pay: Additional Details: FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 (tel:800-888-8252) or e-mail at [email protected] .FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.