Confidential ยท 1 week ago
Vice President of Maintenance - Transit
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveConfidential company is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance across a national transportation operation. The Vice President of Maintenance will guide maintenance strategy, elevate fleet reliability, and ensure operational excellence in a diverse fleet of vehicles.
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Responsibilities
Build and execute a national maintenance strategy that enhances reliability, safety, and consistency across all locations
Lead maintenance operations, ensuring strong processes, regulatory compliance, and a culture of safety and accountability
Oversee asset management, lifecycle planning, and long-range fleet forecasting
Guide inspection standards, preventive maintenance schedules, warranty management, and vendor relationships
Evaluate and improve maintenance systems and technologies, including asset management platforms
Drive cost efficiency across labor, materials, and equipment while maintaining high service standards
Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Procurement, Finance, and other teams to support business goals
Develop, mentor, and align a nationwide maintenance workforce; ensure training, communication, and performance expectations are clear and consistent
Support the integration and deployment of new fleet technologies, including EV and alternative-fuel vehicles
Learning the business, understanding current-state operations, and building strong alignment with senior leaders
Assessing structure, systems, and workforce capabilities
Creating a clear plan for future maintenance operations and supporting transformation work already underway
Strengthening accountability, communication, and execution across maintenance teams
Ensuring reliability and cost discipline while improving daily maintenance performance
Qualification
Required
Experienced and strategic leader to oversee all aspects of fleet maintenance across a national transportation operation
Ability to guide maintenance strategy, elevate fleet reliability, strengthen operational structure, and ensure preparedness for future transportation needs
Lead a distributed maintenance organization responsible for performance, safety, and reliability of a diverse fleet including diesel, hybrid, electric, and alternative-fuel vehicles
Shape long-term maintenance strategy, optimize processes, strengthen accountability, and oversee asset and equipment management
Build and execute a national maintenance strategy that enhances reliability, safety, and consistency across all locations
Lead maintenance operations, ensuring strong processes, regulatory compliance, and a culture of safety and accountability
Oversee asset management, lifecycle planning, and long-range fleet forecasting
Guide inspection standards, preventive maintenance schedules, warranty management, and vendor relationships
Evaluate and improve maintenance systems and technologies, including asset management platforms
Drive cost efficiency across labor, materials, and equipment while maintaining high service standards
Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Procurement, Finance, and other teams to support business goals
Develop, mentor, and align a nationwide maintenance workforce; ensure training, communication, and performance expectations are clear and consistent
Support the integration and deployment of new fleet technologies, including EV and alternative-fuel vehicles
Learning the business, understanding current-state operations, and building strong alignment with senior leaders
Assessing structure, systems, and workforce capabilities
Creating a clear plan for future maintenance operations and supporting transformation work already underway
Strengthening accountability, communication, and execution across maintenance teams
Ensuring reliability and cost discipline while improving daily maintenance performance
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding
Preferred
Strong leadership experience managing maintenance operations in transportation, mobility services, logistics, or a similar industry
Background overseeing multi-site or regional operations with extensive travel
Hands-on understanding of maintenance systems, processes, and operational realities
Experience using asset management systems such as Maximo or similar platforms
Knowledge of medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including evolving electric and hybrid technologies
Ability to interpret data, understand cost drivers, and support pricing for new business opportunities
ASE Master certifications
Company
Confidential
Centralizing All Types Of Next Opportunities For You In One Place.
Vancouver, US
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase