Fleet Maintenance Foreman

Palmetto Yacht has been an industry leader in yacht transportation since 2008. We have since grown to a fleet of more than 50 assets and multiple locations along the eastern seaboard! With this growth, we are building our internal maintenance team to be a WORLD CLASS fleet management program.  We serve our customers by providing superior service of hauling multi-million dollar yachts along the eastern us. We are seeking motivated talent to join our team to drive positive results for you and our company!

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience


• A minimum of 2 years of management experience leading a maintenance team


• Demonstrated experience in fleet maintenance.


• Legally eligible to work in the United States.


• Can perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.


• This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:


• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous


• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity.


• High-stress tolerance - thrives in a high-pressure environment.


• Mechanically Inclined- very knowledgeable of vehicle maintenance 

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing an effective preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime.


• Scheduling needed repairs to ensure that all operating equipment is in satisfactory working condition.


• Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in fleet maintenance and repair.
  


• Monitors work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.


• Maximizing the proficiency of the Fleetio Maintenance Software program


• Oversees technicians 


• Coordinates efforts with the Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.


• Work-order management.


• Manages significant maintenance/refit projects as well as new asset upfits.


• Conduct fleet and rolling stock evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met and compliance with all regulatory agencies, including DOT and OSHA.


• Conduct training with maintenance and transportation personnel on the effective use of vehicles and heavy equipment to prevent damage and identify deficiencies.


• Controls downtime by informing the maintenance team of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.


• Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.


• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.


• Can add, subtracts, multiply, and divides into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


• Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.


• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in repairs and replacement.


• Understanding of vehicle operations and safety guidelines.


• Proficient in the use of all tools of the trade, shop equipment, and power tools including but not limited to jacks, hydraulic lifts, air tools, and diagnostic equipment.


• Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings.


• Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner.


• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively.


• Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.
  

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday with some Saturdays and overtime


• On call

Benefits

• 401(k) Program Safe Harbor matching contributions of $1 for $1 for the first 3% of employees’ contributions and then $0.50 on the $1 for the remaining 2% of employees' contributions


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Vacation (including cash out options)


• Employee-Referral Programs


• Recognition Programs

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift


• 12 hour shift


• Day shift


• Monday to Friday


• On call


• Overtime


• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manning, SC : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1 years (Required) (Diagnostics only- We do not do internal engine repairs)


• Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)


• Management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person