Assistant Fleet Maintenance Manager

Assistant Fleet Maintenance Manager

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.

DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) Ensure that needed repairs recorded on this report have been addressed.

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.

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.

Programs and Procedures Develop, implement and track quantifiable results of procedures and programs that promote safety and expense control through asset management.

Training and Support Meet or exceed minimum training and support services for continuing knowledge and growth of all employees with shop-related duties.

MANAGERIAL DUTIES Supervise all fleet maintenance employees.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

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 regulatory guidelines Knowledge of hazardous materials required Knowledge of environmental regulations Working knowledge of mobile refrigeration systems required Ability to develop and deliver training Knowledge of all DOT regulations Strong interpersonal and communications skills Analytical Ability to multi-task Leadership skills

Ability to understand complex processes Relationship management Detail-oriented Ability to train and lead personnel Strong negotiation/problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions
• Must be willing to work odd hours and shift work (nights).
• Must be able to walk extensively
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time usually for 8-10 hours
• Must be able to bend at the waist; stoop to reach and squat to lift heavy items in a proper manner and operate lift assisting devices.
• Must be able to lift 30-60 lbs repetitively and heavier items weighing up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must have normal use of shoulders, arms, wrist, hands, feet and legs.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and holidays

Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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