What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Fleet Maintenance position at A & A Metro Transportation?
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Description
Director of Fleet Maintenance
**$5,000 Sign on Bonus** Come join our A&A Metro Team!
A & A Metro Transportation is a full-service transportation company operating for over 70 years. Providing service throughout New England and operating 24 hours a day.
Benefits Offered:
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
PTO, 401K, STD/LTD, Life Insurance
Sick Time and Holiday Pay
Competitive Pay
Employee Referral Program
Paid training
Company Uniform
Growth opportunities
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The position is responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of A & A Metro Transportation fleet of vehicles, which consist of 115 vehicles ranging from sedans, vans, minibuses, and motorcoaches.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
Oversee the repair and maintenance operation for all fleet vehicles, including garage operations
Interview all prospective technicians and car washers. Counsel employees; develop/implement/monitor adherence to policies and procedures; answer oral and written communication
Knowledge of maintenance software, RTS to track PMs ABC, stickers, and fuel consumption
Research and develop specifications for vehicles, equipment, supplies and materials.
Plan/develop and execute a vehicle and equipment replacement schedule.
Determine the need and benefits of out-sourcing vehicle repairs or services.
Negotiate and establish repair cost or parts pricing with commercial vendors.
Maintain equipment records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Review/process purchase requisitions for parts and supplies; review vendor bids and responses for tools, equipment, parts, and services; monitor expenditures.
Identify/coordinate training needs for garage employees.
Perform related work as required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching,
handling, pushing, and pulling.
Qualifications
The Fleet Director should have the following skill set:
Complete and up-to-date knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations
Good communications skills. The ability to communicate, verbally as well as in writing
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Experience in leading garage personnel and setting up training.
Knowledge of diesel and gas engines
Knowledge of computer software to diagnose vehicle issues.
Knowledge of Motor Coaches, MCI’s
Knowledge of State Safety Regulations, State Motor Vehicle Regulations and State Trucking Regulations
Knowledge of Department of Transportation Laws (DOT)
******MUST have CDL License ******
Knowledge of state and federal record-keeping requirements
Ability to think on one's feet, make decisions quickly and handle emergencies effectively.
Knowledge of environmental cleanup responsibilities
Obtain and maintain truck licensing and registrations, emission testing, daily and annual inspections
Maintain work orders and parts inventory
Hire, train, schedule time worked and time off, manage employees
Responsible for shop safety
Comply with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and state laws
Must have experience in maintaining large fleets.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience as a garage management and/or fleet manager (5 years manager level minimum)