Assistant Fleet Maintenance Manager

For more than a century, Ben

E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

The Assistant Fleet Maintenance Manager is responsible for helping manage the daily activities of the fleet shop and to ensure that delivery equipment is repaired in an efficient, cost-effective and timely manner while staying in compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

• DOT Compliance – Oversee tractor (power unit), trailer and related equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and major and minor repairs of all systems related to the life and functionality of the machinery.
  • Ensure the maintenance of all files and documentation related to repairs, warranty, and factory recalls.
  • Ensure the completion of outside service repair documentation and inspection to comply with listed requirements.
  • Document and follow through all “Roadside Inspections and Out of Service” incidents.
  • Arrange for immediate repairs of Out of Service vehicles during roadside inspections.
• DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) – Ensure that needed repairs recorded on this report have been addressed.
  • Determine priority of reported issue and assign repair to a mechanic for final disposition (i.e., designate a deadline for repairs or put back into service until a later repair date is established).
  • Document reinstatement if repairs are not immediately made and record why this decision was made.
  • Oversee and determine accuracy of distribution of DVIR booklets each month, and retrieval of all previous month’s booklets for mandatory retention, if applicable.
• Vehicle Maintenance – Work with sub‑managers and lead persons to facilitate all repairs and coordination of repairs within the confines of the Branch Foods territories and shuttle locations.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with outside repair facilities with interest in working within “fair market” pricing of needed services.
  • Maintain records of repairs and expenses in the main shop as required for DOT compliance and for the purposes of “Useful Life Expense Tracking.”
  • Make recommendations for disposal of equipment that has exceeded its useful life.
• Expense Management – Work directly with the Fleet Manager to operate, maintain, repair and comply within local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, while minding budgetary constraints and improving efficiencies of spending dollars.
  • Be mindful and up-to-date on expense trends within the industry that impact the ability to operate within expected budget dollars.
• Programs and Procedures – Develop, implement, and track quantifiable results of procedures and programs that promote safety and expense control through asset management.
  • Ensure tire maintenance to eliminate or reduce blow‑outs that result in downtime, expense, wasted DOT hours and reduced customer service.
  • Implement fuel saving devices and equipment knowledge programs.
• Training and Support – Meet or exceed minimum training and support services for continuing knowledge and growth of all employees with shop‑related duties.
  • Ensure that requirements for each position are met in a timely manner (i.e., ensure that Class A CDL is maintained for certain positions; make sure that hazmat, lock‑out/tag‑out and all applicable OSHA, EPA and other mandatory training is completed and employees are recertified as needed).

• Supervise all fleet maintenance employees.

• Three or more years of fleet management experience required
• Food industry and/or manufacturing experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to perform material and cost estimates
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and related codes required
• Ability to understand and enforce…