Fleet Maintenance and Damage Manager

TheFleet Maintenance and Damage Managerassiststhe SC City Manager in the overall performance of the fleet services function with respect to the servicing, vehicle damagerepairand/or in-fleeting/de-fleeting of rental vehicles, to maximize fleetutilizationand profitability for the district.

What You'll Do: 

• Develops, implements and communicates operating plans to maximize fleet utilization to business and company guidelines, directing and controlling the maintenance, repair and/or reconditioning of fleet vehicles, all activities relating to in-fleeting new and/or used vehicles into the rental fleet and de-fleeting vehicles to sale, auction and/or other alternative channels.

• Manages performance of team members/employees against business plan by setting, communicating, monitoring and updating goals as needed for key performance indicators on a regular and consistent basis for service, damage, in-fleet and deletion, including, but not limited to, technician productivity, percent out of service, overdue idle cars, vendor cycle time, days to deletion and venue quality average grade

• Forecasts, budgets and manages key financial drivers including, but not limited to, S&W per day, warranty recovery, cost per estimate and cost per deletion.

• Coordinates automotive damage appraisals/repairs and all activities related to repairs and maintenance including documentation and the ordering of parts, tools, and supplies

• Oversees,managesandmaintainsvendor relationships and workload assignment, ensuring established service levels and standards are met and that all vendor management policies and procedures are followed

• At bussing locations,overseesthe repair and/or maintenance of allbussesfor the operation.

• Partners with the respective Fleet owner, District/CityManagersand/or External Partners to prioritize the workload according to business objectives

• Manages all areas of the employee lifecycle including hiring, on-onboarding, training, recognition and performance management of both managers and employees to enable ahigh performanceculture supervises, develops, motivates,recognizesand evaluates the performance of manager and employee staff to enable a high performing culture.

• Manages allfacetsof employee relations, including, but not limited to, implementing HR policies and practices in a consistent and fair manner,in accordance withCompany policies and partnering with Human Resources Business Partners whereappropriate.

• Provides a safe work environment by ensuring all safety policies and practices are followed and maintained

PerksYou’llGet: 

• Company vehicle provided with gas, insurance, and maintenance

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

• Eligible toelectother voluntary benefitsincluding:Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, andadditionallife insurance coverages

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions

• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills

• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more

• Community involvement opportunities

What We're Looking For: 

• Organizational and prioritization skills

• Financial acumen and forecasting skills

• Talent management and delegation

• Proven written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent investigation andproblem solvingskills

• Negotiation and vendor management skills

• High School diplomarequired;2-4 yearcollege degree preferred (or equivalent in education,trainingor experience)

• Minimum of 5 years management experience of employees in related field (rental car, automotive shop orservice orientedfield)

• Valid driver’s license

• Ability to work flexible schedules in a fast-paced environment that may include early morning, nights, or weekends, asdeterminedby business needs

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and oversee multiple work areas

• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely

The annual starting salary for this position is between $46,000– $47,000 annually + 15% bonus opportunity (STIP). Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Who We Are: 

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together,we’removing the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. 

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. 

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where weoperate. 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law. 

This advertisementdoes not constitutea promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits informationisaccurateas of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right tomodifythis information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate ofAvisBudget Group.