Fleet & Maintenance Manager
Location: Mississauga, ON
Compensation: $115,000 – $130,000
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent | On-Site
The Opportunity
Our client, an established transportation and logistics organization, is seeking an experienced Fleet & Maintenance Manager to oversee the maintenance, reliability, safety and operational readiness of its commercial fleet.
This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone with strong mechanical knowledge and experience managing fleet maintenance in a trucking or transportation environment. The successful candidate will take ownership of preventative maintenance, repairs, compliance, vendor relationships and maintenance costs while working closely with Operations and Dispatch to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance and repairs of commercial trucks, trailers, reefers and related equipment.
- Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs and service schedules.
- Coordinate in-house repairs, external repair facilities, dealerships and mobile mechanics.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained, inspected and road-ready.
- Oversee MTO, CVOR, NSC and commercial vehicle maintenance compliance requirements.
- Manage maintenance vendors, parts suppliers, inventory and service agreements.
- Review repair estimates, invoices and maintenance expenses to control costs.
- Monitor fleet performance, equipment downtime, repair costs and maintenance KPIs.
- Work closely with Dispatch and Operations to ensure equipment availability.
- Supervise and coordinate mechanics, technicians and external service providers.
- Identify recurring mechanical issues and implement preventative solutions.
- Provide recommendations to senior management regarding fleet performance, equipment replacement and maintenance improvements.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of fleet maintenance or transportation maintenance experience.
- Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy-duty trucks, trailers and transportation equipment.
- Previous experience managing preventative maintenance programs and repair schedules.
- Knowledge of Ontario MTO, CVOR and NSC requirements.
- Experience managing repair vendors, dealerships, mechanics and parts suppliers.
- Strong understanding of maintenance costs, budgeting and fleet efficiency.
- Previous supervisory or maintenance leadership experience.
- Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with fleet maintenance software considered an asset.
- Valid Ontario driver's license required; AZ/DZ license considered an asset.
- Truck & Coach Technician or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification considered an asset.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a hands-on fleet professional who can take ownership of the maintenance operation, combine strong mechanical expertise with effective leadership, and proactively identify opportunities to improve fleet reliability and control costs.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working directly with mechanics, vendors, Drivers, Dispatch and senior management in a fast-paced transportation environment.
