Director of Fleet Maintenance

Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. (BLS) is a Michigan based company founded in 1994 by two brothers - Jeffery M. Benore, President and David A. Benore, Vice President. With years of experience in the family owned Transportation Company, the two created a fully integrated logistics organization known today as Benore Logistic Systems Inc. or (BLS).

Provides leadership and management of the Maintenance Department to ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with the company and DOT requirements. Directs the operations of the company equipment procurement, inventory management and maintenance functions. Represents the Company in a positive image working with our employees, customers, and community in a safe and ethical manner to achieve financial success.Â

**Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:** * Coordinate the management of the maintenance personnel in the routine and preventative maintenance needs to the company owned and leased equipment in accordance with company and DOT requirements for all company locations. Â * Ensure compliance in the maintenance of the company equipment to meet company safety compliance and D.O.T., OSHA, EPA and any other government regulatory agencies, including required reporting and paperwork. * Manage the financial requirements of the Maintenance Department.. The responsibilities of the position include budgets, management of purchased outside maintenance services, fuel program, tire program, parts inventory, warranty, and damaged equipment claims. * Assist in the procurement of future equipment purchases. * Minimizes organizational cost through product standardization and tracking. * Manages the equipment files, records, licenses, inspections, warranties, and service agreements for the organization's transportation related equipment and tools as per company and DOT regulations. * Efficiently manages and utilizes the company maintenance software. * Tracks the quality of company property throughout the product life cycle. * Assist Human Resources in the Hiring of maintenance employees and provide training to new and existing maintenance employees and insure that training and maintenance is being performed safely and by company policy. Perform performance appraisals and disciplinary action with employees in accordance with company policy & procedures. **Supervisory Responsibilities:** * Company Fleet Mechanics * Maintenance Administrative staff, and Equipment Coordinators.

**Qualifications:** * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. * The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Must have through knowledge and experience with DOT and OSHA regulations and reporting requirements. **Education and/or Experience:** * Bachelor's Degree and experience with 2,000 pieces of equipment * Certified Mechanic * Must have through knowledge and experience with DOT and OSHA regulations and reporting requirements. * Requires a High School Diploma. Associates or BA preferred * Position requires a minimum of 15 years hands on heavy truck maintenance experience * Minimum of 7 to 10 years experience in management.