Description:
Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.
Job Description:
Fleet Maintenance Manager Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the maintenance on fleet of trailers.
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Provides hands-on mechanical expertise on fleet of trailers.
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Maintain a preventative maintenance program to ensure safe working conditions, minimal production downtime, and equipment sustainability.
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Maintain inventories and order parts, as needed, for equipment.
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Consult, obtain bids, and work closely with outside contractors.
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Supervise and train CDL Drivers and troubleshoot all equipment on plant site.
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Coordinate personnel schedules to accommodate call-ins and 24/7 repair and driver coverage.
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Act as Safety Committee representative with a commitment to safety excellence.
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Provide regular reports to the Manager regarding safety and maintenance concerns and projects.
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Performs daily repairs to trailers from Vehicle Repair Orders.
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Performs scheduled repairs such as brake jobs, etc.; responsible for diagnosis to ensure proper repairs are carried out.
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Repairs and/or replaces trailer parts such as tires, springs, hydraulic cylinders, hoses etc.
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Conducts electrical and lighting repairs on equipment.
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Responsible for emergency after hours support.
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Responsible for DOT inspections.
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Maintains accurate and up to date trailer maintenance information.
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Perform tire maintenance.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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Communicate with yard crew regarding trailer maintenance.
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Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions.
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Attend educational, industry sessions and seminars as deemed necessary by management.
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Attend and participate in all required staff meetings, driver, and plant safety meetings.
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Occasionally fill in as CDL Driver making pick-ups and deliveries
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Participate in employee performance management, hiring, disciplinary and termination meetings.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Fleet Maintenance Manager Qualifications/Education:
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High School diploma or GED required.
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CDL A license is required.
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Knowledge and experience with air brakes and ABS systems.
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Knowledge of warranty policies and procedures
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Demonstrated ability to learn regulations, including, but not limited to DOT and OSHA standards and codes as they apply to the manufacturing industry.
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Will need to do some lifting of supplies, materials, and heavy toolboxes from time to time; can be frequently up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
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Requires good technical and problem-solving skills.
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Required to provide basic set of personal tools.
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Must be able to troubleshoot and repair equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
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Requires experience using all forms of power and hand tools, welding, forklift and heavy equipment operation.
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Must have computer experience and be proficient with Microsoft Office.
Benefits:
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Annual bonus
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Pellet purchase program
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2 weeks paid time off
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Full benefits – vision/dental
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Flexible schedules
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Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Full-time – some travel required?
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