Benco Fleet Maintenance Lead

The Benco Fleet Maintenance Lead is responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routines for self and others. Responsible for carrying out the companies' fleet maintenance program, and repair of company assets to reduce downtime and increase cost efficiency.

JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of company assets by directing, assigning projects, and monitoring contract mechanics.
• Work in unison with shops, internal mechanics, and field personnel to direct, schedule, and oversee repairs in order of importance.
• Communicate with vendors, shops, and OEMs to define component failure, find solutions, and issue resolutions to repair units and minimize downtime.
• Responsible for the administration and working knowledge of maintenance programs both preventative and regular and third-party systems.
• Accessible and serves as main Point of Contact (POC) for service shop and maintenance program repair approvals and authorizations.
• Uses analytical skills and data to make cost effective decisions as it pertains to equipment repair and replacement.
• Manages tire program and replacement recommendations using knowledge of products, performance, and job conditions.
• Communicates, tracks, and utilizes warranties and recall procedures on Fleet assets.
• Coordinate and maintain relationships with contract mechanic personnel.
• Educates self on issues, changes, and updates with modern equipment, and provides applicable resources and communication to MDUR Fleet Managers and fleet decision makers.
• Oversees and tracks downtime when units are being repaired and works with MDUR Fleet Management to provide backup equipment, if needed.
• Track, coordinate, and ensure timely completion of annual Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) inspections.
• Responsible for the maintenance of Pool Cars and provides assistance and recommendations to subsidiary companies needing similar support.
• Manage and track parts, fluids, and company-provided tool inventories.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Have fun and occasionally get dirty!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a working knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance at a level normally acquired through the completion of a 2-year associate degree in automotive technology or related field or equivalent: and
• Five years' experience in repair and maintenance and/or fleet maintenance roles with demonstrated progressive level of responsibility to include administrative functions.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills