Director of Fleet Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Purpose :

The Director of Fleet Maintenance is responsible for strategic leadership, oversight, and optimization of all fleet and equipment maintenance operations across multiple locations. This role ensures maximum fleet reliability, cost efficiency, compliance, and safety while aligning maintenance strategies with organizational goals. The Director will lead a team of technicians, shop staff, and managers, and will oversee vendor relations, budget management, and key performance indicators to ensure best-in-class fleet operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fleet maintenance strategies that reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and align with company objectives.
• Oversee in-house and external maintenance teams to ensure timely, high-quality repairs.
• Utilize fleet management systems to track maintenance history, performance analytics, and lifecycle costs.
• Manage inventory levels, audits, and stock controls to ensure parts availability while preventing overstock.
• Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts from a total cost perspective, including service, warranty, and liability.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and all federal, state, and local motor vehicle safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs), inspections, timesheets, and hazardous material disposal records.
• Partner with operations, HR, finance, and executive leadership to align fleet operations with business needs.
• Support capital projects, procurement planning, fleet acquisitions, and site expansions.
• Establish KPIs and provide executive reporting on fleet performance, cost efficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Collaborate with Safety teams to implement safety programs and monitor incidents.
• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance managers, technicians, and staff to foster a high-performance culture.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and training to attract and retain top talent.
• Ensure work areas are clean, safe, and organized, holding team members accountable for standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements