Job Description

The Fleet Maintenance Manager leads and supervises the Fleet Team, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of all company vehicles and equipment. The role involves developing and implementing fleet policies, managing maintenance schedules, monitoring performance and predictive maintenance, overseeing vendor relationships and invoices, and coaching team members. They ensure operational readiness to meet customer needs while maintaining accurate records and a safety-first culture.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads and fosters a safety-first culture across fleet operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Develops, implements, and monitors fleet management policies, procedures, and maintenance plans to maximize uptime, minimize downtime, and optimize costs. Oversees vehicle performance, fuel usage, maintenance costs, and predictive maintenance strategies; investigates equipment failures to address root causes. Builds and maintains strong vendor and supplier relationships, audits equipment and vendors, and ensures adherence to company repair policies. Recruits, trains, coaches, engages, and recognizes team members to create a high-performing maintenance culture; manages employee relations professionally. Manages fleet records, tracking systems, maintenance schedules, PM work orders, inventory, warranties, and Fleet Management System (FMS) data. Sets goals and objectives for coordinators, schedules staff, conducts weekly 1:1 coaching, and promotes continuous professional development for self and team. Ensures compliance with CVSA safety regulations and maintains documentation in company systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

Over 5 years of experience in fleet management, operations, and vehicle maintenance, with preference for experience as a licensed trailer or reefer technician. Bilingual (English/French) candidates preferred. Approachable, positive, and hands-on team player with strong interpersonal skills, including leadership, conflict resolution, and team building. Proven ability to lead teams in fast-paced transportation environments, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a culture of excellence. Skilled in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Continuous Improvement, records management, reporting, and documentation. Analytical thinker, capable of prioritizing workflow, adapting to shifting priorities, and making confident decisions. Knowledgeable in Transportation Industry and National Safety Code requirements, with strong commitment to health and safety. Excellent customer service, communication (verbal and written), and Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with Fleet Management Software and related systems is an asset.

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, RRSP matching and paid time off.


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