Maintenance Operations Manager

$71,900 - $89,900/Yr

US Xpress - Markham, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Markham, IL

Truck Transportation

About the position

The Maintenance Operations Manager at U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the complete operation of the maintenance facility, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. This role involves supervisory functions, personnel management, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations while managing the maintenance of trucks and trailers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the complete operation of the maintenance facility.
• Create and maintain a safe yet efficient work environment.
• Supervise personnel management including hiring, training, and evaluating employees.
• Monitor employee turnover and implement changes to improve morale and retention.
• Provide corrective action plans for employees as needed.
• Coordinate in-service of new trucks and trailers and monitor trade programs.
• Provide daily reports of all out of service equipment to appropriate departments.
• Communicate daily with operations personnel regarding equipment status and operational requirements.
• Respond to driver issues and generate maintenance reports.
• Assist vendors with invoices and other issues.
• Review all repair orders and participate in accident reviews with the claims department.
• Maintain appropriate parts and tire inventory for efficient maintenance.
• Ensure OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Diagnose engine management and fuel injection component problems.
• Manage floor level operations of the shop and functions at the fuel island.
• Ensure quality control through auditing BPMs and vehicle repairs.
• Assist with vendor reviews and manage shop tire scrap out program.
• Manage tech training program at the shop level and encourage participation in OEM modules.
• Coordinate maintenance activities at nearby Dedicated Accounts.
• Meet with staff to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a shop or working with trucks required.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience required.
• Driver's license essential.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of all maintenance sections of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Advanced computer skills required, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Knowledgeable of DOT regulations related to vehicle maintenance.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Maintenance vocational experience preferred.
• Qualified inspector of Equipment Annual Inspection as defined under FHWA 396.12 preferred.
• Qualified Brake Inspector as defined under FHWA 396.25 preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance