Fleet Maintenance Manager

Fleet Maintenance Manager

This position is responsible for providing or outsourcing all maintenance activities necessary for Antonini Enterprises LLC. Communicate and support the strategic direction of the organization and department. The Fleet Maintenance Manager must demonstrate integrity, heritage, fairness, quality and community service in the performance of one’s functions and responsibilities. Requires direct contact with a diverse group of internal and external customers at all levels of the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Organize, communicate and delegate responsibilities and priorities to ensure a successful operation.

• Monitor, analyze and adjust the department focus for continuous improvement of operations, functions, systems, resources and internal and external customer service.

• Responsible for establishing service intervals for all company equipment.

• Purchasing agent for all parts for maintenance of vehicles.

• Responsible for establishing outside vendors for parts and services that enhances Antonini Enterprises overall efficiency.

• Provide regular and timely feedback that recognizes performance, motivates employees and promotes self-development.

• Adhere to company policies, procedures and safety regulations. Use all safety equipment necessary. Report any unsafe acts or conditions. Responsible for cleanliness of shop and yard areas.

• Work with Operations department to ensure equipment is available as needed.

• Work with Safety department to ensure company safety policies are carried out and crisis plans are followed.

• Work with Human Resources department to ensure timely and accurate employee information is provided.

• Work with the Accounting department to ensure timely recording, payment of vendor invoices.

• Responsible for taking physical inventories of stocked items in warehouses at company specified intervals.

• Communicate with and coach employees on assignments, providing technical expertise as needed.

• Cover maintenance personnel job functions as necessary.

• Conduct and manage employee performance reviews.

• Work, in conjunction with the President, to spec out new equipment purchases as necessary.

• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect for the diverse socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of current and prospective employees, clients and vendors.

• Actively participate in budget preparation and manage department to budget.

• Work with Administrative department to ensure timely entry of RO’s in to database.

Position Specifications:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ maintenance experience in transportation industry and/or AG experience including five (5) years at a management level position. Working knowledge of tractor, trailer, automobile, forklift and miscellaneous Fleet Maintenance. Experience with proficient welding techniques for heavy duty tractors and trailers, including aluminum materials.

• Bilingual English/Spanish, grammar, spelling, punctuation and math skills.

• Valid California Class A Driver License with an acceptable record.

• Experience with maintenance software. Truckmate-TMW and Squarerigger preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Mechanic certifications preferred.

• Ability to recognize and manage confidential and sensitive materials in a secure manner.

• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and the general public.

• Multi-task project oriented.

Work Environment:

• This position requires the person to be available to work six days a week.

• Shop environment with exposure to outside adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust and dirt.

• Safe environment, a place where issues can be discussed without fear of reprisal, where employees can openly and professionally air their concerns, feelings, etc…

• Frequent travel to terminals in Huron, Modesto, Stockton Yuba City.

BENEFITS package:
Assigned a company pickup truck + fuel card for travel between terminals.

100% employer paid medical insurance for the employee with multiple plan selections to choose from.
Special tax savings plans: HSA, and dependent day care.
Voluntary; Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
401(k) with industry leading employer match.

Generous PTO plan: 20 days PTO (1st year), 25 (2nd year)