AI use among transportation, storage, and distribution managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for transportation, storage, and distribution managers: 10% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

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Oversee fleet maintenance operations and manage vehicle maintenance programs ensuring they are executed in an efficient, safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner. Provide leadership and coordinate and direct supervisor and employee activities engaged in servicing and repairing equipment and vehicles assigned to the company.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, manage, and monitor preventive maintenance and repair programs for all company vehicles

· Monitor and direct the shop’s operational performance and efficiency; take action to redirect activities appropriately to ensure that all repair/maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and timely manner

· Verify all jobs are performed to the highest levels of quality and professionalism, meeting 3A or quality standards, and holding personnel accountable to this standard

· Write up estimates and work orders and oversee the shop’s planning/scheduling of work. Report to management on shop performance, fleet performance, and costs; implement procedures for process improvement and efficiencies

· Review and make recommendations on scope of work and specifications for major procurements related to fleet maintenance

· Perform justification and life cycle cost analyses; perform trend analyses for various vehicle performance and maintenance issues and related expenses

· Support and contribute to the development and success of warranty and policy programs for recovery of expenses

· Be a direct contact for customers, always responsive to their needs and schedules

· Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance using known best practices

· Coordinate with the shop supervisor to monitor and control inventory, supplies, and equipment levels; maintain levels as required to assure completion of all work orders without delay

· Assist in the direction of departmental activities in budget cycle requirements

· Assure timely and assertive responses to inspection findings, working closely with company safety and DOT compliance managers

· Assist in the development and leadership of short-and-long-range planning activities covering all aspects of fleet maintenance operations

· Establish or assist in the establishment of programs, policies, and procedures to attract, develop, and retain a competent and motivated workforce, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, counseling, grievances, and appeals

· Maintain advanced knowledge of brakes, electrical systems, suspensions, and structural components of tank trailers and the direct repair and maintenance of

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required