• Oversees personnel including coaching, training, evaluating employee performance, and conducting disciplinary action as needed and per company policy.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Work with vendors and staff to minimize downtime for the fleet while ensuring all safety standards are met for the maintenance of the fleet
• Hire, train, coach and mentor shop employees which includes continuous training that benefits the mechanics’ development
• Work with Operations teams regarding vehicles readiness and concerns
• Develop processes and implement a plan to ensure correct items and quantities are in stock in the appropriate terminals
• Oversee efforts to improve profitability through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and process improvement.
• Inspect work in progress to assure conformance with established maintenance and repair practice
• Maintain a friendly relationship with suppliers and vendors
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of employees in the maintenance shop
• Achieve maximum efficiency by carrying out various outsourcing methods
• Collaborate with trustworthy partners and suppliers
• Negotiate on the pricing such that it fits in our budget
• Prepare and provide KPI’s to senior management
• Work closely with Maintenance managers and regional management teams providing maintenance status, vehicle availability, and budget updates.
• Review financial and budget variances and accounts payable documents.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental performance and productivity, identify operational issues, and process improvements, and implement strategies to improve performance
• Plan and coordinate tasks and activities of the company’s fleet and equipment repair shop and ensure timely repair of gas (CNG) and diesel-powered vehicles, trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment
• Take lead on the specing and purchasing of all company equipment
• Work with equipment manufactures to ensure that warranty items are being addressed, and that PM schedules are being followed per their manufacturer recommendations
• Ensure all maintenance staff is using TMT for all repairs, PO’s, vendor invoicing, parts inventory, and equipment inventory
• Ability to take lead on shop startups for all domiciles
• Travel is required 60% of the time.

• 5+ years in Supervisor or Management role
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; vocational or technical training is preferred
• 3-5 years of experience of maintenance operations.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in OEM or related software and basic data analytics.
• Must be comfortable using and learning modern technology including Microsoft Office and associated programs; fleet management software experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skill
• Goal oriented, highly motivated self-starter and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong work ethic with high personal standards for quality of work
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick pay
• Excellent opportunity for career advancement

AJR Trucking, Inc. was established in 1984 and has been in operation for over 30 years supplying transportation services to the U.S. Postal Service. As a U.S. Mail contractor, the company was privileged to be awarded three times the "Eagle Spirit Award" from the U.S.P.S. for "Outstanding Management of Time Sensitive Transportation."