Maintenance Parts Coordinator

Position: Budget Truck Maintenance Parts Coordinator
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At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

The Maintenance Authorization Coordinator is responsible for reviewing all work completed and work exceptions to ensure charges are in accordance with the system guidelines and approve if appropriate, using the Maintenance Management System for labor and parts standards. Will also review and approve all repairs and repair orders for work to be completed on trucks and towing equipment.

Ensure all unassigned work has been approved and assigned to the appropriate provider within the territory. Identify maintenance issues (including tires, glass & windshield etc.) and work with the Maintenance Manager, Regional Maintenance Manager and the Manager of Budget Truck Maintenance to resolve any open items. Assist with maintaining the running cost of repairing the fleet and exercise good judgment in the authorization of repairs to optimize fleet utilization.

What You’ll Do:

Makes certain all inbound calls for pre-approval of maintenance on fleet and towing equipment are addressed and responded to within the Company guidelines

Ensure all repairs are completed and processed within a timely manner and are within the Pre-Approval guidelines established by the Company Enter all work orders into the Maintenance Management System Responsible for entering accurate data, efficiently and have the ability to retrieve processed data Proof material entered and generate minor reports as required

Respond to all incoming calls in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction through the investigation and resolution of issues or concerns regarding fleet maintenance issues

Work with Estimated Return to Service reports to expedite the return of vehicles to rentable status and control vehicle downtime

Control repairs of the fleet to ensure guidelines and repairs are cost-effective

Works with Maintenance Providers to ensure all national account vendor programs are being utilized

Negotiate pricing for parts and labor to meet the Maintenance Management System Standards Communicate with the Field Maintenance personnel to validate exceptions to the Maintenance Management System guidelines

Makes recommendations on vendor changes in the Maintenance Management System Assists and supports the Field Maintenance Management team in building relationships with outside providers

Coordinate fleet rotation with the District/Maintenance Management team to ensure units are available for preventive maintenance and necessary repairs

Gives support, when needed, in the preparation of salvage package/s for approval by region

Assist in the monitoring of trade and sale units according to Company program guidelines

Works with Maintenance Managers in the disposal of all obsolete inventory

Perform other duties and special assignments as required

Perks You’ll Get:

Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including:
Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions

Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills

Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

What We’re Looking For:

3 Years background or hands on maintenance experience in fleet or truck repairs

Need to have working knowledge of repairs times, labor rates and cost of parts

Experience in tire sales and service is a plus Strong problem-solving skills and results-driven orientation

Ability to demonstrate a drive for achieving results and capacity to…