Fleet Maintenance Manager-Collision

EquipmentShare is Hiring a Fleet Maintenance Manager - Collision 

EquipmentShare is searching for a Fleet Maintenance Manager - Collision for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow.  

Salary range: $106k-$123k/yr. Factors including past experience and location may affect final compensation rate. 

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Fleet Collision Maintenance Manager to oversee the collision repair process for our nationwide fleet of vehicles.  With 10 years of fleet-specific experience (dealership experience not applicable), the ideal candidate will bring expertise in reviewing body shop quotes, evaluating labor times, and assessing parts pricing to ensure cost-effective and high-quality repairs.  This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and manage a nationwide network of body shops to support our fleet maintenance needs. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

General direction is provided by the Director of Transportation.  Collaborate with and provide guidance to branch leadership to plan and schedule collision repair, coordinate selection of local body repair facilities, negotiate repair costs with outside contractors and oversee work completion. Monitor progress of repairs, manage cost of each repair project and provide solutions to deliver reduced down duration and cost control.  Responsibilities will include development of national contracts, negotiated set labor rates and not to exceed repair parts pricing with collision repair shops across all regions.

 

Duties/Responsibilities: (Duties include, but are not limited to the following)

• Review and analyze body shop quotes, labor times, and parts pricing to ensure accuracy, fairness, and alignment with fleet maintenance goals
• Negotiate effectively with body shops and vendors to secure competitive pricing and timely repair services while maintaining quality standards
• Execute and manage purchase orders and or Credit card payments for invoice processing
• Develop and implement a nationwide program of trusted body shops to support fleet collision repair needs, ensuring consistency and reliability across regions
• Develop process to ensure all maintenance inspections are completed prior to returning vehicle to service
• Collaborate with fleet operations teams to prioritize repairs, minimize downtime and maintain fleet readiness
• Monitor repair progress, approve completed work, and resolve disputes or issues with body shops as needed
• Maintain detailed records of repair costs, vendor performance, and program effectiveness
• Stay updated on industry trends, repair techniques, and pricing standards to optimize fleet maintenance strategies
• Provide recommendations for process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Establishes local working relationships and develops communication tools in support of the branch goals and objectives.  Works closely with local leadership to provide a safe, reliable and cost effective fleet
• Observes and enforces safety regulations, provides status of projects and attends meetings and training sessions as necessary

 

Knowledge Of:

• Methods, practices, material and tools of the equipment mechanic trade
• Operating and repair characteristics of a variety of automotive and heavy equipment vehicles, trailers and equipment
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in the workplace
• Equipment purchasing and acquisition practices and methods
• Principles of gasoline and diesel engines, wide knowledge of chassis systems and components
• Principles and practices of supervision and training
• Fleet maintenance record keeping systems
• Principles of budget and fiscal policies

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Plan and schedule collision repair, in multiple body shops across North America
• Understand comprehensive maintenance programs, track past due inspections and insure compliance to complete inspections after collision repairs are completed
• Understand collision repair estimating, ability to oversee multiple repairs in progress to ensure efficient and quality repair work