Maintenance Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Manager will lead and oversee all maintenance operations for our fleet of dump trucks, heavy-haul tractors, and equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and cost-effective performance of all assets while developing and managing a preventative maintenance program from the ground up.

Ideal candidates will have strong diesel repair experience, leadership skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead and manage all maintenance activities for fleet vehicles, including dump trucks, heavy-haul trucks, and tractor units for a multiple-site operation (Ama, Baton Rouge, Vicksburg). Travel required.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a Preventive Maintenance (PM) program from scratch
• Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians and shop personnel
• Schedule and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability through internal resources and external vendors as needed.
• Develop short- and long-term fleet maintenance strategies
• Forecast maintenance needs based on equipment lifecycle and usage
• Create and manage the maintenance department budget
• Approve vendor invoices within authority.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors as needed
• Assist with fleet replacement planning and budgeting
• Evaluate performance and repairs vs. replacement
• Coordinate part deliveries while maintaining adequate stock inventory for commonly used PM and repair items.
• Perform and oversee diesel engine diagnostics, repairs, and troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, safety standards, and company policies
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service logs
• Utilize and manage fleet maintenance software (Fleetio preferred)
• Coordinate with the operations team to align equipment readiness with job demands
• Monitor parts inventory, manage vendors, and control maintenance costs
• Perform hands-on work as needed, including tire changes and roadside repairs
• Coordinate roadside response for repairs and transport as needed
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency repair situations
• Conduct performance reviews on employees on a regularly scheduled basis

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• ASE certification or equivalent diesel/mechanical certifications
• Prior supervisory role
• Five (5) years as a diesel mechanic
• Experience with DOT Inspections and Compliance regulations
• CDL preferred
• Experience with Fleetio or similar fleet maintenance software

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• ASE certification or equivalent diesel/mechanical certifications
• Experience with DOT Inspections and Compliance
• Relative experience may be a substitute for educational requirements

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant drive to understand the root cause of issues/troubleshooting ability
• Use and familiarity with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Interpersonal skills/clear communication skills
• Ability to perform as a member of a high-performing team
• Ability to influence and persuade
• Time management/ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strategic thinking
• Must be a self-starter
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects
• Must comply with all operational directives and company policies

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Shop/Covered and Outdoor environment subject to the elements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.