Regional Maintenance Director

JOB TITLE:   Regional Maintenance Director           

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt -- Executive          

PREPARED:                01/10

SUMMARY

Directs the Maintenance staff within an assigned region, in the performance of their daily duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops, implements and refines department policies and procedures to ensure overall effective departmental performance.
• Directly carries out supervisory responsibilities to effectively manage personnel in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring/interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Travels to assigned shops to perform job functions and as needed for recruiting/hiring, training, staff development and backup assistance.
• Confers with executives and other administrative personnel to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.
• Assists Shop Managers in addressing staff issues before or as they develop.
• Works with the accounting department in effectively managing maintenance costs.
• Explores, implements and manages continuous, new and innovative efficiency and cost savings opportunities.
• Interacts with technicians, drivers and staff from various departments to optimize equipment performance and maintenance and reduce over maintenance expense.
• Assists with parts and/or tire inventory at assigned locations.
• Conducts shop inspections and assists in ensuring compliance with all Company, OSHA and EPA rules and regulations.
• Schedules and assists with on-site training.
• Keeps informed of company policies and procedures.
• Receives and carries out instructions.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, talk, see and hear.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. as required.
• General knowledge and proficient use of a computer and computer programs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS