Class 8 Fleet Maintenance Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT 84104Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayMake a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

Thatcher Company is looking for a Class 8 Fleet Maintenance/ Truck Shop Manager at Thatcher Company headquarters, located in Salt Lake City, UT. 

This role is a key leadership role responsible for directing all aspects of fleet maintenance operations for chemical tankers and fleet equipment. This position ensures operational excellence through strong safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and a high‑quality customer experience. The role oversees shop supervisors and maintenance personnel while driving reliability, teamwork, productivity, and continuous improvement across all maintenance processes. 

Leadership & People Management 

Lead, mentor, and develop shop supervisors, mechanics, and support staff with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and accountability. 

Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and shared ownership across all maintenance operations. 

Create a work environment where employees feel supported, engaged, and empowered to solve problems and contribute to continuous improvement. 

Conduct hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective actions. 

Ensure staffing levels support operational demands, customer expectations, and workload balance. 

Model positive leadership behaviors that reinforce professionalism, communication, and high performance. 

Maintenance Program & Process Ownership 

Own and manage all maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance schedules, tank inspections, DOT compliance requirements, and equipment readiness. 

Establish shop priorities, productivity goals, safety expectations, and quality standards. 

Implement processes that promote efficient workflows, cross‑team coordination, and improved throughput. 

Oversee creation and maintenance of SOPs, safety procedures, work instructions, and documentation systems (e.g., CMMS). 

Manage maintenance budgets, shop tooling, equipment resources, and capital planning. 

Work closely with dispatch, transportation, safety, and operations departments to deliver a reliable, customer‑focused maintenance service. 

Regulatory Compliance & Technical Oversight 

Ensure full compliance with DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, HazMat, EPA, and 49 CFR tanker regulations. 

Lead regulatory audit preparation, internal compliance checks, and follow‑through on corrective action plans. 

Review critical failures, safety-related defects, and recurring maintenance issues; develop preventive strategies. 

Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate service contracts, and maintain strong supplier relationships. 

Reliability, Safety & Continuous Improvement 

Monitor and analyze fleet performance, safety results, and maintenance metrics to drive reliability‑centered maintenance strategies. 

Lead initiatives that improve team productivity, shop efficiency, safety culture, compliance, uptime, and customer satisfaction. 

Facilitate collaborative problem‑solving sessions to promote teamwork and operational innovation. 

Analyze equipment lifecycle trends and recommend replacements or upgrades. 

Champion technology adoption such as telematics, diagnostic tools, and CMMS enhancements. 

Qualifications 

Education & Experience 

Significant experience in fleet maintenance leadership, ideally involving chemical tankers or HazMat equipment. 

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. 

Skills & Competencies 

Expert-level knowledge of tanker systems, maintenance practices, and diagnostics. 

Strong understanding of DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, EPA, and HazMat regulations. 

Proven leadership ability managing multi‑shift teams in a fast‑paced environment. 

Demonstrated success fostering teamwork, collaboration, productivity, and safety. 

Strong budgeting, planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. 

Excellent communication skills with safety, operations, and customer‑facing teams. 

Licensing & Certifications 

CDL with Tanker/HazMat endorsement preferred (or willingness to obtain). 

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