Manager - Fleet Services - Maintenance & Damage

Lead our Fleet Maintenance team to success and ensure our customers are always safe in our fleet of new vehicles! As a technical expert and team manager, you’ll oversee preventative maintenance, repair orders, outside vendor support, and warranty submissions.

What you’ll do:

• Guide the resolution of employee relations issues and maintain professional relationships.
• Hire, train, engage, energize, set up for success, coach and recognize team members to enable a high-performing culture.
• Minimize vehicle downtime and units out of service.
• Ensure safe work environment and processes in and around our shops.
• Select, manage and inspect outside vendor work to service levels and standards; maintain invoices and insurance policies.
• Guide P&L performance and productivity.
• Ensure warranty submissions meet or exceed business plan and are properly submitted.
• Ensure timely and quality completion of recalls and preventative maintenance.
• Assign work and supervise associates; ensure all repair orders are completed and processed in accordance with guidelines; approve all maintenance expenditures and submit invoices for approval/payment.

What we’re looking for:

• Proactive cross-functional team player able to work in a fast paced service-oriented work environment.
• Strong time-management, multitasking and problem solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• At least 3 years of hands-on mechanical supervisory experience
• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide work direction to a team of technicians and staff.
• Ability to learn new technology.
• Proven ability to engage a team and drive results.
• Ability to travel depending on district/territory to outlying locations and vendors.
• Excellent analytical, creative problem solving and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong process orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Extra points for this:

• Knowledge of the rental vehicle industry, collision estimating, and repair practices.

• Bachelor’s degree or automotive technical school degree or certificate.
• ASE certifications and/or automotive technical training or experience.

Perks you’ll get:

• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Community involvement opportunities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributions
• Contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and more
• Full training to learn the business and enhance professional skills

Who are we?

Glad you asked! Avis Budget Group is a leading provider of mobility options, with brands including Avis, Budget & Budget Truck, and Zipcar. With more than 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries, we are shaping the future of our industry and want you to join us in our mission. Apply today to get connected to an exciting career, a supportive family of employees and a world of opportunities.

The fine print:

Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.

This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and enter and exit vehicles. This advertisement does not constitute a 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. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.