Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Manager

We are looking for a candidate who is self-motivated and wants to work for an organization where you can make a significant impact.

The successful candidate will be someone with a strong ability to work with maintenance vendors and develop driver relationships.

This role is accountable for all maintenance issues relating to truck and trailer equipment which incorporates over $3 million in assets.

More importantly, this role is responsible for servicing our drivers by having equipment that is ready to haul freight.

Our mission is to build a great place to work. We are a transportation company that hauls more than just paper, to 25 states for a wide variety of customers.

Our office staff supports the driver operation by living our two core values : Safety and What Drives You.

As a Maintenance Manager, you will :

• Scheduling of preventative maintenance service for tractors and trailers.
• Interface with maintenance vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective repairs.
• Manage emergency breakdowns with vendors and drivers for both tractor and trailer.
• Maintain a log of all equipment repairs and communicate with the corporate office.
• Dispose of assets at the end of asset life.
• Oversee the operation, installation, and upgrades to In-Cab Communication Devices.
• Interact with operations on a daily basis with known issues / concerns.
• Manage repair invoices for discrepancies, accuracy and legitimacy.
• Manage local vendor relationships with integrity.

The candidate must be a team player yet be able to work independently, have problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and have organizational and analytical skills.

Must be proficient in analyzing and solving problems plus be able to multitask and manage critical situations effectively.

High-stress tolerance is also critical.

Skills Required for Success :

Decisiveness : Have the ability to put things into perspective, weigh all your options, assess all relevant information and anticipate the consequences, good and bad.

Have the ability to know who can help you reach a solution.

• Communication : Ability to adjust your tone / style according to your audience, ability to explain complex issues both internally and externally.
• Time Management : Have the ability to manage your time to efficiently prioritize tasks while adopting an attitude to take on new tasks and deadlines.
• Self-Motivation : Having a positive attitude and the initiative to work without constant supervision.
• Teamwork : working for our common goal, know when to be a leader and when to be a listener. Ability to be perceptive along with receptive to others needs and responsibilities.
• Conflict Resolution : Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish a rapport with others, know how to be persuasive with the ability to stay calm.
• Computer Expertise : Must be proficient in Microsoft software; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Work lifestyle you will experience :

• Values-based culture : Commitment to Safety and Create a Great Place to Work.
• We are collaborative with a culture of innovation, nimbleness, and the drive to succeed.
• Generous work / life balance, family first mindset.
• Decision making from the bottom up not the top down.
• Continual development training to enhance your current skill set both soft and technical.
• Ability to work with others within the company on projects that enhance our work experience.

Education and experience requirements :

• Minimum of High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Two years of experience in Transportation working with maintenance / equipment and recruiting

Total rewards package to include :

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short- & Long-Term Disability & Company Paid Life Insurance
• HSA compatible medical insurance plan.
• Generous PTO policy and paid holidays
• On-Site health clinic at certain locations free to our employees and tax dependents
• 401k with up to 3% match (after 6 months of employment)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account
• Short term disability and long-term disability
• 100% company paid life insurance / AD&D
• Profit sharing potential
• Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
• Drive Your Wellbeing program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you for financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing support)
• Employee Assistance Program
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