Fleet Operations Lead
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Lead a high-performance maintenance operation that keeps a critical fleet and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and mission-ready, building a culture where safety, accountability, and technician development are the foundation of every shift.
- Industry
- Industrial
- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Employment
- Full time
What this role is measured on
Fleet readiness: achieve 95%+ equipment availability across all fleet assets through proactive maintenance scheduling and rapid repair turnaround. Safety leadership: enforce a zero-incident safety standard through daily toolbox talks, disciplined LOTO procedures, and compliance training. Team development: coach and develop a team of diesel technicians, fostering cross-training, skill growth, and diagnostic readiness.
Operational excellence: identify and implement process improvements that reduce unplanned downtime and increase overall shop productivity. Cost management: maintain disciplined budget control across labor, parts, and vendor repairs while sustaining high service quality.
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The Mission
Lead a high-performance maintenance operation that keeps a critical fleet and heavy equipment safe, reliable, and mission-ready, building a culture where safety, accountability, and technician development are the foundation of every shift.
Performance Objectives
Fleet readiness: achieve 95%+ equipment availability across all fleet assets through proactive maintenance scheduling and rapid repair turnaround.
Safety leadership: enforce a zero-incident safety standard through daily toolbox talks, disciplined LOTO procedures, and compliance training.
Team development: coach and develop a team of diesel technicians, fostering cross-training, skill growth, and diagnostic readiness.
Operational excellence: identify and implement process improvements that reduce unplanned downtime and increase overall shop productivity.
Cost management: maintain disciplined budget control across labor, parts, and vendor repairs while sustaining high service quality.
Compliance and documentation: ensure all maintenance records meet applicable federal, state, and internal audit standards.
Fit Traits
Hands-On Leader. Lead-from-the-floor style; earns trust through credibility and presence.
Safety and Mentorship Focused. Views safety and mentorship as core leadership behaviors, not add-ons.
Technically Confident. Confident diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Decisive. Decisive under pressure; prioritizes people and process equally.
Clear Communicator. Communicates clearly across levels, from technicians to senior leadership.
Requirements
- Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
- Proven success managing fleet or heavy-equipment maintenance operations in transportation, industrial, or municipal environments.
- Strong technical background in diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and diagnostics.
- Demonstrated leadership in technician training, performance management, and culture building.
- Preferred: senior enlisted or warrant officer backgrounds in motor transport, maintenance management, or logistics. Military equivalent: senior enlisted or warrant officer, motor transport or maintenance management.
- Familiarity with OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance standards.
- Proficiency with maintenance tracking systems and Microsoft Office or equivalent.
Benefits
- Estimated compensation range: $95,000-$115,000 annually, based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development pathways.