Area Fleet Maintenance Manager Ready Mix NOVA and MD

Area Fleet Maintenance Manager - Ready-Mix - NOVA and MD

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture where career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

The Opportunity:

The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager will lead and have full performance responsibility for ensuring and maintaining the mission-ready capability of the Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia (DMV) ready-mix fleet. The ideal candidate will have led a similar or larger Fleet Maintenance operation and have the ability to grow into roles of increased responsibility. The DMV ready-mix fleet consists of roughly 500 heavy diesel vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities will include supervision of multiple (11) shops, (4) supervisors, (35+) field mechanics, maintenance administration, evaluation of equipment, training and development of personnel, performance inspections, and leading continuous improvement.

Pay and benefits:

The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager's salary will be based on experience and range from $130,000 to $170,000, inclusive of a regional supplement. The position is eligible for an annual bonus based on the division's financial, safety, and individual key performance goals. Vulcan Materials provides industry-leading benefits, including: 401 (k) plan with generous company contributions, BCBS medical, prescription plan, Dental, Vision, company-paid life insurance, 10 paid holidays, vacation, short & long-term disability, as well as several optional accident & illness coverages.

The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager will directly supervise 4 Maintenance Supervisors. Reporting up through each Supervisor will be several Heavy Equipment/Fleet Mechanics. The Area Fleet Maintenance Manager will work directly with and receive support from several department heads and support groups to lead the business unit in achieving industry-leading safety performance and operational excellence. The position will work closely with Operational Leaders, the Safety & HR Group, Support Services & Engineering, and Procurement.

The Fleet Maintenance Manager will work directly for the Vice President/General Manager of the business unit.

Safety & Compliance Leadership Champion Safety Culture:
Serve as the primary advocate for a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring all operations strictly adhere to OSHA, FMCSA, and corporate safety standards. Regulatory & Fleet Compliance:
Oversee the lifecycle of fleet administration, including licensing, permitting, and the meticulous maintenance of DOT equipment files and compliance records. Field Inspections:
Conduct routine site and equipment inspections to verify safety standards and develop actionable plans to address mechanical or operational risks. Strategic People & Operations Management Multi-Site Oversight:
Direct and manage a decentralized team of shop supervisors and field mechanics across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality repair and maintenance activities. Talent Development:
Drive employee development through in-field presence, performance dialogues, and in-person engagement; develop specialized training programs for operators and mechanics in partnership with OEMs. Shop & Facility Stewardship:
Manage the upkeep of shop equipment and facilities to ensure optimal working conditions and operational readiness. Fleet Strategy & Capital Support Equipment Evaluation:
Advise management on the selection, specification, and application of new and used mobile equipment; collaborate with vendors to ensure equipment meets business unit needs. Lifecycle & Budget Management:
Partner with operations leadership to manage fleet availability, coordinate capital replacements, and maintain maintenance costs within budgetary constraints. Vendor & OEM Relations:
Cultivate strategic partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers to secure cost-efficient services and stay current on industry updates. Maintenance & Technical Excellence Asset Reliability & Monitoring:
Utilize Vision Link and oil sampling programs to track equipment health; identify trends to execute preventive maintenance, major component replacements, or rebuilds before failure. Technical Troubleshooting:
Provide expert remote and on-site diagnostic support to facilities to minimize equipment downtime. Data-Driven Reporting:
Track all maintenance activities through formal work-order systems; analyze and report on Key…