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Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Supervise day-to-day shop activities and fleet mechanics who provide preventative and corrective maintenance for DFA owned equipment. Plan, schedule, and document repair work to ensure that all work is done in a safe, compliant,

efficient, and cost-effective manner.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute the daily/weekly plan for assigned shop location(s) to accomplish preventative maintenance

and set or reevaluate priorities depending on location needs. Provide direction to mechanics to ensure that the

fleet is repaired and maintained in a safe, efficient, and timely manner with the highest quality

• Supervise the financial status of assigned location(s) and monitor and control labor, supplies, and cost. Oversee

shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases

are within budget. Review and approve expenses that are within scope of approval level; refer larger expenses

or major repairs to manager as appropriate

• Monitor operational performance and efficiency; assist in the identification and implementation of continuous

improvement and customer satisfaction opportunities

• Review DVIR’s (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) and communicate service needs to manager or appropriate

individual. Ensure proper chain of custody is followed by shop staff for daily paperwork, work orders, and parts

usage utilizing fleet management software or other computer programs

• Manage adherence to safety procedures and policies established by company policy, OSHA, and DOT laws

• Perform inspections of internal and outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in accordance

with company’s safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations; follow up as appropriate

• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical

systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on heavy equipment and vehicles

used by the Company, both onsite and on the road

• Assist in routine environmental, safety, OSHA, and DOT compliance and reporting for assigned location

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local and national vendors to ensure best pricing and

quality work

• Actively promote a safety culture by adherence to safety procedures. Work with safety and environmental

manager on investigations and corrective actions as a result of injuries/accidents, audits, or employee concerns

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized fleet maintenance facility

• Create employee schedules, approve timecards/time off requests, and work with HR to resolve any payroll

issues. Complete annual performance reviews. Coach, counsel, and discipline employees; interview and hire

new employees

• Train and direct fleet maintenance personnel on safest and most efficient methods of performing preventative

maintenance and repairs

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,

but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 5 years of experience in fleet maintenance (diesel engine, heavy

equipment repair) coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team lead experience

• Technical degree in the diesel engine, heavy equipment repair industry preferred

• Supervisory experience preferred

• Certification and/or License – ASE T Master Certified preferred; Certified Automotive Fleet Management

(CAFM) Financial Systems, CAFM Risk Management, and CAFM Information Management preferred;

commercial driver’s license preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulation

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations

• Able to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (whole numbers, common fractions, decimals)

• Able to perform root-cause problem solving

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation

• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)

• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Able to collaborate and encourage employee engagement; able to coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of

employees

• Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism (i.e., conflict resolution skills)

• Able to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; able to lead others through change

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

**Pay Range** $80000 - $90000 / year