Fleet Maintenance Manager

🚛 Now Hiring: Fleet Maintenance Manager

📍 Location: Macon, GA | 🕒 Full-Time

Salary: DOE

Lead the Team That Keeps Operations Moving.

Are you a hands-on leader with a strategic mindset and a passion for operational excellence? We're looking for a Fleet Maintenance Manager to take ownership of our vehicle and equipment maintenance program—driving safety, compliance, and uptime across our fleet.

This high-impact role is responsible for leading a team of skilled technicians, managing preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure our fleet is always ready to perform. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to step into a leadership role that directly influences service delivery and efficiency, we want to hear from you.

🔧 What You’ll Do

• Lead a high-performing team of technicians and support staff, driving accountability, development, and performance.

• Design and manage a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the safety, compliance, and readiness of all fleet vehicles and equipment.

• Oversee daily operations: inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance scheduling.

• Partner with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely service and minimal downtime.

• Manage budgets, track KPIs (like vehicle downtime and cost per mile), and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

• Ensure full compliance with DOT, OSHA, emissions, and licensing regulations.

• Drive process improvements that boost fleet efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend equipment life.

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and professional development of the maintenance team.

• Maintain accurate service and inspection records using fleet management software.

• Provide regular reporting and strategic recommendations to leadership.

🛠️ What You Bring

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire teams in a maintenance or operations environment.

• Strong technical knowledge of fleet maintenance, diagnostics, and repair procedures.

• Experience managing budgets, parts inventory, vendor relationships, and safety compliance.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.

• Familiarity with fleet management systems and Microsoft Office tools.

📚 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Automotive Technology, or a related field (preferred).

• 5+ years of fleet maintenance experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role.

• Experience in logistics, transportation, or waste management is a plus.

• ASE certification or similar industry certifications (preferred).

💪 Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and fleet yard environments.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally work outdoors on uneven surfaces.

• Comfortable performing inspections and walking/standing for extended periods.

✅ Why Join Us?

• Lead a critical function that directly impacts company performance

• Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and innovation

• Influence the direction of a growing fleet operation

• Competitive salary, performance incentives, and growth opportunities

If you're ready to bring your leadership, technical, and operational skills to a role where you can truly make an impact—apply today.