Mgr-Fleet Maintenance

Position Overview

Manage fleet maintenance personnel, activities and equipment readiness at a large Fed Ex Freight shop location.

• Lead, educate and develop employees
• Ensure equipment repairs are completed in a high-quality and timely manner
• Monitor employee performance, provide corrective action, and be accessible to all areas of the shop
• Plan daily staffing to meet workload
• Provide support to the Operations team regarding all equipment-related issues
• Monitor and analyze opportunities to cut costs and improve efficiencies
• Perform administrative functions, including but not limited to payroll approval, scanner downloads, repair order maintenance and compliance documentation (such as self-audits and inventory controls)
• Ensure clean, safe WORKING CONDITIONS of the facility and equipment
• Communicate with Fleet Maintenance leadership to ensure Operations and company needs are met
• Identify and monitor equipment sent to outside vendors for repairs
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with employees and weekly meetings with Operations team
• Collaborate with Safety and other departments to investigate all safety and accident-related matters
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures
• Perform other duties as required

• High school diploma or equivalent; two or more years of college preferred
• Three (3) years of vehicle maintenance experience including at least one year of team lead/supervisory/management experience in transportation, operations, parts or vehicle maintenance (one year of vehicle maintenance technical school training may substitute for one year of vehicle equipment maintenance experience)
• Must be able to operate a manual transmission truck to determine if operating properly
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and DOT rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills
• Negotiating, problem solving and decision making skills
• Must be multi-tasked oriented and possess good organizational skills
• Basic Microsoft Office and Internet skills

• Must be able to travel as needed
• Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise
• Exposure to climate conditions of the geographic area
• Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases or other irritants
• Hours may vary due to operational need

Fed Ex Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.