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MV Transportation

Fleet Maintenance Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Fleet Maintenance Manager will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage ... Must have experience managing/ directing 10 plus employees (fleet Technicians/Service Workers ...

Dollar General

DIRECTOR, FLEET SAFETY

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Direct the annual Fleet Safety budget and ensure monthly targets for accidents per million miles ... Build strong working relationships with drivers, site leaders, Fleet Maintenance, tractor/trailer ...

MV Transportation

Fleet Maintenance Manager

Tulare, CA · On-site

$114K - $135K/yr

The Fleet Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and ... Must have experience managing/ directing 10 plus employees (fleet Technicians/Service Workers ...

Athens Services

Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Paramount, CA · On-site

$81K - $116K/yr

Summary The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor manages the day-to-day Maintenance Operations including ... Direct reports are encouraged to do better through recognition of work done well. * Appropriately ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director fleet maintenance in the United States is $74,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Director of Fleet Maintenance, you need extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance, fleet management, and logistics, often supported by a degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and significant management experience. Familiarity with fleet management software, diagnostic tools, and compliance regulations such as DOT standards is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and effective cross-departmental collaboration. These skills ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective maintenance of company assets.

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A Director of Fleet Maintenance often faces challenges such as managing aging equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance, controlling maintenance costs, and minimizing vehicle downtime. Effective management involves implementing preventative maintenance programs, leveraging fleet management software for data-driven decisions, and fostering strong communication between technicians, drivers, and other departments. Staying updated on industry best practices and investing in ongoing training for the maintenance team also help address these challenges proactively.

What does a director fleet maintenance do?

A Director of Fleet Maintenance oversees the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of a company’s vehicle fleet. They are responsible for managing maintenance staff, ensuring all vehicles comply with safety regulations, and implementing cost-effective maintenance strategies. This role also involves budgeting, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining records to maximize vehicle uptime and lifespan. Directors of Fleet Maintenance play a key role in reducing operational costs and ensuring the reliability of transportation assets.
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Fleet Maintenance Manager

MV Transportation

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 98 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

80th of 98 rated public transport

Job description

Overview
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Responsibilities
MV Transportation is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager for a Texas-based school bus operation that utilizes full-size school buses and special education buses. The Fleet Maintenance Manager will be a dynamic, multi-task oriented senior professional to manage all day-to-day maintenance aspects of this fixed route bus operation. The Fleet Maintenance Manager will ensure that all contractual requirements are achieved, and duties included will consist of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports. The Fleet Maintenance Manager must be able to properly manage a budget for maintenance program.
Qualifications
Talent Requirements:
  • Must have at least three (3) or more years of recent (within the last five (5) years) and relevant experience managing the maintenance functions of a transit bus maintenance shop similar in scope, size, and complexity and with same or similar type of transit vehicles/equipment.
  • Must have experience managing/ directing 10 plus employees (fleet Technicians/Service Workers/Cleaners).
  • Experience working with 50 + buses within the last year.
  • Previous passenger transportation in current project or similar environment preferred.
  • Must be able to manage and interface with client.
  • Must have the ability to track and control parts inventories, vendors and suppliers.
  • Must be able to properly prioritize, implement and manage work schedules, projects and assignments.
  • Must be able to manage the financial/accounting aspects of a fleet maintenance operation.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff in written and oral formats.
  • Must have computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and Microsoft outlook.
  • Must have technical competence with light/medium/heavy duty vehicle repair and preventive maintenance.
  • Must display initiative, professionalism, candor and tact at all times.
  • ASE or manufacture's certifications a plus.
  • Technical experience with fixed route transit and/or school bus maintenance.
  • Solid knowledge of managing audits, PM schedules.
  • Experience with Diesel, CNG, and Alternative fuels a plus.
  • Must have a CDL class B with passenger and airbrake endorsement.

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Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.
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