SEC Fleet Operations Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

Report to Director of Fleet & Procurement at Southeast Connections:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prioritize and coordinate daily repair schedule to meet operational needs
• Maintain and schedule a proactive preventative maintenance strategy following manufacturer standards/requirements.
• Directly manage maintenance personnel to include but not limited to:
• Weekly payroll approval
• Staffing requirements to ensure repairs are being done on schedule
• Training needs
• Problem solving
• Upfitting new fleet and equipment in a timely manner
• Utilizing available metrics and reports to manage/recommend fleet maintenance procedures and strategy to work more efficiently and improve support to operations.
• Serves as primary point of contact for in-field maintenance requests
• Manage third party repair strategy to ensure efficient use of internal labor
• Review and approve third party repairs
• Identify and maximize manufacturer warranty repairs to reduce rework/out of pocket spend.
• Track R&M spend through fleet ERP systems by reviewing and closing repair orders.
• Ensure repair facility safety standards are being met at all times.
• R&M quality control for all in-house repairs to prevent rework or additional down time.
• Work in partnership with Claims Department regarding motor vehicle accidents & damage to track and facilitate repair needs.
• Assist in asset life cycle strategy and replacement plans through internal metrics and reporting.
• Participate in weekly planning and support meetings with multiple departments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, organize, and manage various projects simultaneously with limited supervision across multiple locations.
• Must understand work order documentation process.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with mechanics, vendors, and all levels of staff at Southeast Connections.
• Understanding and knowledge of the safe and proper uses of manual and power tools as well as the care and maintenance of these tools.
• Skill in building, preparing, and analyzing reports for equipment, mechanics, and overall shop operations.
• Familiar with computers and fleet software such as Collective Data, Samsara and Microsoft.

Education/Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in the management of multiple mechanics in a shop and/or road service environment.
• A combination of experience, training, and education in the repair and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles that include a range of equipment from handheld to excavators.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s
• Experience with Fleet & Yellow Iron Construction equipment a plus

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to bend, squat, stand and twist in awkward positions for extended periods.
• Ability to travel to project sites and office locations to meet with staff, provide oversight of operations, meet with operational team, etc. Expected Travel (10-20%)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance that starts on first day of employment.
• Employer Matching 401k program.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).