Director of Fleet Maintenance – East

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee fleet maintenance activities at designated locations.

• Guarantee that vehicles are maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual and regulatory standards.

• Create and execute maintenance strategies to optimize fleet availability and resource usage.

• Evaluate maintenance performance data, KPIs, and reporting metrics to spot trends, gaps, and areas for improvement.

• Interpret and implement contract stipulations within maintenance operations.

• Set and direct maintenance specifications, standards, and best practices.

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of fleet maintenance records, documentation, and reports.

• Track fleet performance trends, parts consumption, component failures, and maintenance expenses.

• Anticipate future operational and budgetary requirements.

• Stay updated on emerging fleet technologies, such as battery-electric vehicles, CNG, propane, and other alternative fuel systems.

• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to enhance maintenance performance, safety initiatives, and service quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Transportation, Logistics, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.

• Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in fleet maintenance within the transit, transportation, or logistics sectors.

• Experience managing government contracts, compliance requirements, and operational oversight.

• Proven ability to analyze complex data and make informed, data-driven business decisions.

• Experience leading multiple locations or regional maintenance operations is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of the transportation and transit sector, including current trends, operational challenges, and primary cost drivers.

• Familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations governing transportation and fleet maintenance operations.

• Technical proficiency in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and fleet asset management.

• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and practices.

• Demonstrated ability to assess performance, enhance processes, and implement effective maintenance solutions.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 60-70%, including local, regional, and overnight travel throughout the East Region.

• Must be capable of operating a company or rental vehicle.

• Employment may be contingent upon successfully satisfying annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage.

• Company-Paid Life Insurance.

• 401(k) with Company Match.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays.

• Parental Leave.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Leadership Development & Mentorship Opportunities.

• Employee Discount Program.