Vice President, Maintenance

** Open to position being based throughout the United States**

TEN (Transportation Equipment Network)

Drive Reliability. Build Teams. Shape the Future of Maintenance.

TEN is seeking an experienced and visionary Vice President, Maintenance to lead and scale maintenance operations across our growing national network. This executive leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the strategies, systems, processes, and talent initiatives that ensure our fleet and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting exceptional customer service.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President, Maintenance will oversee all maintenance operations, including shop performance, fleet reliability, technician development, safety and compliance, vendor partnerships, capital planning, and maintenance technology initiatives. This leader will play a critical role in helping TEN continue to grow while maintaining the high standards our customers, employees, and communities expect.

At TEN, we keep businesses moving. Our team is committed to delivering industry-leading service through operational excellence, innovation, safety, and a customer-first mindset. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in developing leaders who can build strong teams, drive continuous improvement, and create long-term value for our customers and organization.

• Develop and execute a long-term maintenance strategy aligned with TEN’s growth objectives.
• Establish consistent maintenance standards, best practices, and operating procedures across all locations.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, technology adoption, and operational discipline.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that impact maintenance operations.
• Partner with executive leadership to support organizational growth and scalability.

• Provide strategic oversight for all maintenance facilities, shop operations, and mobile maintenance functions.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators focused on uptime, productivity, quality, cost control, and equipment reliability.
• Ensure best-in-class preventive and predictive maintenance programs are executed consistently throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to maximize asset utilization and fleet readiness.
• Lead root-cause analysis efforts and implement sustainable solutions to recurring maintenance issues.

• Develop and manage maintenance operating and capital budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability.
• Evaluate repair-versus-replace decisions and capital investment strategies.
• Leverage operational and financial data to guide business decisions and improve performance.

• Foster a culture where safety is a core value and personal responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company requirements.
• Lead maintenance-related safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts.

• Develop recruiting, retention, and workforce planning strategies to attract and retain top maintenance talent.
• Coach and develop Maintenance Managers, Service Managers, Shop Supervisors, and future leaders.
• Oversee technical training, certification programs, apprenticeships, and career development pathways.
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, recognition, and continuous learning.

• Develop and manage relationships…