Manager of Commercial Fleet Maintenance

Keolis America • Somerville, MA

20h • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Manager of Commercial Fleet Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the company’s fleet of non-revenue commercial vehicles to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This role manages vehicle maintenance, regulatory compliance, driver coordination, and fleet performance while minimizing downtime and operating costs. Salary range: $90,000-$115,000

Requirements

• Excellent Communication ability
• Managing large fleets (400+ cars)
• Third-Party Management
• Familiarity with fuel programs
• Working across teams
• Scheduling
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fleet management, transportation operations, or logistics
• Regulatory expertise – Strong knowledge with federal DOT vehicle regulations and safety compliance
• Experience with Fleet Management systems, GPS tracking, and telematics platforms.
• Knowledge of preventable maintenance and fleet life cycle management

Responsibilities

• Fleet Operations Management Manage daily operations for a fleet of approximately 675 commercial vehicles, including trucks, vans, cars, and specialty vehicles.
• Ensure high fleet availability through preventative maintenance and operational planning.
• Monitor fleet performance and implement strategies to maximize asset uptime.
• Develop and manage KPI’s.
• Maintenance and Asset Management Oversee preventative maintenance programs to reduce breakdowns and ensure or extend maximum useful life of assets.
• Coordinate vehicle repairs, inspections, and service schedules with internal personnel and external repair facilities and third-party management.
• Manage vehicle planning, including acquiring, rotating, and disposal of vehicles in collaboration with finance and procurement teams.
• Compliance and Safety Ensure full compliance with all state and federal DOT and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for inspections, licenses, insurance and vehicle documentation.
• Implement safety improvement initiatives Develop driver safety policy and training initiatives.
• Financial and Cost Management Partner with Finance teams to support budget and financial reviews for the maintenance costs of the fleet.
• Technology Management Utilize fleet management software for telematics, GPS tracking, fuel and maintenance management.
• Ensure compliance with client contract(s) with required data in the enterprise asset management system.
• Participate in future technology solutions to increase visibility and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind
• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
• voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
• Generous Medical & Rx plan
• Dental & Vision Plan
• Railroad Retirement Benefits – a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families.
• Fidelity 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Education Assistance
• Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits Plan options including Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays
• Pet, Home, Auto insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed