Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager Location: SPRINGFIELD OH / USX TERM Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Remote: No Grade: ES14 Compensation: $71,900 - $89,900 Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Basic/Supplemental Life Accidental Death/Dismemberment Health Savings Accounts Flexible Savings Accounts Company Paid Holidays Paid Time Off 401k with Employer Matching Contribution Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental Leave Short Term Incentive Program Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance What You’ll Do Create and maintain a safe yet efficient work environment. Responsible for supervisory functions and personnel management: hiring, training, evaluating, assisting employees with work related issues, employee scheduling, and productivity reviews. Responsible for monitoring employee turnover at the shop level and making approved changes to help improve morale and retention. Provide employee corrective action plans as needed. Coordinate in-service of new trucks and trailers, monitor trade program, and provide proper reports. Provide daily report of all out of service equipment to appropriate departments. Communicate daily with operations personnel regarding status of out of service equipment and operational requirements. Respond to driver issues. Generate maintenance reports and verify data. Assist vendors with invoices and other issues. Review all repair orders. Participate in accident review with claim department and provide follow-up with appropriate vendors. Maintain appropriate parts and tire inventory to ensure efficient, cost effective maintenance and service. Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance. Diagnose engine management/fuel injection components problems. Responsible for floor level operations of the shop. Stay up to date on all DOT requirements and ensure they are enforced. Responsible for functions at the fuel island. Responsible for quality control through auditing BPMs and vehicle repairs. Assist with vendor reviews. Manage shop tire scrap out program. Manage tech training program at the shop level and encourage participation in OEM modules. Ensure inspection of reseated trucks. Coordinate maintenance activities at Dedicated Accounts that are close by. Meet with staff to ensure consistency with company policy and procedure and other issue resolutions. Perform other duties as assigned. What We’re Looking For Education Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience required. Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested. Maintenance vocational experience preferred. Experience Minimum of 4 years of experience in shop or working with trucks required. Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience required. Skills & Certifications Driver’s license essential. Personnel management skills. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Understanding of all maintenance sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Advanced computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), Internet and applicable company specific applications. Knowledgeable of DOT regulations related to vehicle maintenance. Taking initiative and assertiveness skills. Excellent analytical skills; able to think “outside the box”. Monitoring. Critical Thinking. Judgment and Decision Making. Qualified inspector of Equipment Annual Inspection as defined under FHWA 396.12 preferred. Qualified Brake Inspector as defined under FHWA 396.25 preferred. Problem-solving skills. Thorough understanding of corporate tire program. Supervisory Responsibility: up to 20 direct reports. Work Environment / Physical Requirements – Normal office settings. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. U.S. Xpress is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. This role will remain open until it has been filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr