Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Vineyard Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance ManagerWissenPro LLC – Downey, CAAbout the job We've got some big boots to fill as we hire our next Vineyard Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance Manager. Are you up for the challenge of managing two maintenance shops and two talented full-time mechanics while ensuring the utmost focus on safety and compliance not to mention managing over $1M in expense budgets? Keeping over 345 pieces of equipment in prime condition to support 830 acres of estate ranches isn't for the faint of heart: 30 heavy truck/trailers, 25 pickups, 27 forklifts, 10 electric carts, 37 powered ag tractors, 148 ag implements, 14 ATV/UTV, 27 pumps and 30 small engine units. If you have an uncanny ability to improvise solutions to practical problems and are never far from your tool box, then our vineyard, facilities and winery departments can't wait to work with you!ScopePlan, direct, manage, coordinate and supervise programs for acquisition, assignment, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles and related equipment. Serve as the primary contact concerning the vehicle fleet and operations.Utilize a computerized equipment management information system to control parts inventory, work standards and cost accounting; oversee the operation and function of the fleet asset and workorder database including accuracy of data, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections and automated reports.Responsible for overall management of vineyard & vehicle maintenance team and shops including vineyard heavy-equipment, implements, fleet vehicles, forklifts and golf-carts, and leased vehicles.Maintenance Shop ManagementEffectively and efficiently manage the equipment and vehicle shops through the use of the work order system, parts inventory, developed shop operations standards, housekeeping and safety programs and standards. Provide subject matter expertise in the areas of equipment sourcing and equipment evaluations. Provide cost analysis for jobs performed, cost to repair vs. replacement based on material and labor tracking data. Ensure work is performed according to standards with an emphasis on following proper safety procedures. Provide expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues. Manage the installation and removal of pumps for frost protection. Maintain and repair irrigation and frost system equipment as needed. Responsible for the management of an effective preventative maintenance (PM) and repair program, considering the seasonality of the farming operations.General ManagementEmployee management and developmentManage departmental budgets, submit spending requestsCompliance & AdministrationWaste Tire ProgramOpacity Tests – AnnualHeavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax-IRS – AnnualMotor Carrier Permit – California DMV – AnnualU.S. DOT-FMCSA – Every 2 yearsB.I.T. ProgramEnterprise Leases, Vineyard Dept onlyParts inventoryDMV required activitiesAdditional DutiesAs necessary, inspect, service, diagnose, repair, assemble, rebuild, and maintain equipment and all vehicles found in a winery and vineyard fleet environment including light trucks, passenger vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, tractors, harvesters and vineyard implementsPerform welding and fabricationMust RequirementsHigh School diploma required. Associate Degree or completion of technical/trade school program in diesel and automotive technology, or related field preferred. Combination of equivalent work, education or training experience will be considered.8-10+ years experience in vehicle/heavy truck/vineyard equipment maintenance requiredDemonstrated experience leading work teams, including efficient delegation and prioritization of daily/weekly activitiesDemonstrated ability to actively repair and maintain vineyard and fleet equipmentThorough knowledge and understanding of mechanics, knowledge of all phases of tractor, vehicle and equipment mechanics; diesel and propane enginesLoad and transport a variety of farming equipment to and from various ranch locationsValid Driver's License with clean DMV record required, Class C. Valid Class A license preferredRequires pre-employment physicalRequires forklift certification or ability to become forklift certifiedManager is required to support shop operations between 7:00am and 3:30pm, Monday - FridayRequires additional availability during seasonal peaks such as harvest and periods of frost. May also require call ins in the case of emergenciesCompensationThe targeted base salary $115,000 - $125,000. A company vehicle is provided.BenefitsFirst day Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Tax Savings (401k with company match), Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account benefits available to eligible employees.LocationThis onsite role is at our production facility located at 12901 Old River Rd. Hopland, CA 95449.