Summary

As a Perdue Garage Manager of Fleet Maintenance, you will lead and inspire a team of skilled technicians while keeping our fleet operating at peak performance. This role combines hands on leadership with strong organization and communication, as you coordinate, schedule, and review preventive, mechanical, and electrical maintenance activities. You will play a key role in building a high performing team by hiring, training, and developing technicians, fostering strong morale, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact on fleet reliability while supporting the people and operations that keep Perdue moving.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet technicians in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles and equipment.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure a skilled and efficient team.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance tasks comply with OEM specifications and DOT safety regulations.
• Monitor work quality to maintain high standards of service and vehicle reliability.
• Schedule and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime and maximize fleet availability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities align with DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address safety risks.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for compliance audits.
• Assign tasks and manage workloads to optimize productivity.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with vendors for parts and supplies.
• Implement process improvements to enhance service efficiency and reduce costs.
• Work closely with drivers, operations teams, and management to address maintenance needs.
• Provide reports on fleet performance, maintenance trends, and cost analysis.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication within the garage.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues and provide technical support to technicians.
• Address unexpected breakdowns promptly to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Make data-driven decisions to improve fleet maintenance strategies.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of mechanical processes.
• Knowledge of standard computer software applications.
• Mechanical experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-3 years prior leadership experience.
• ASE certifications.
• Possess a CDL A.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Able to move freely throughout the garage facility to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 50'), carrying tools and equipment (0-100 pounds), exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db) and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).  
• Must be able to wear protective equipment. 
• Able to make road service calls in all weather conditions.