Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description:

Overview

The Fleet Maintenance Coordinator plays a crucial role in optimizing fleet operations by managing repairs with a focus on parts pricing and labor efficiency. This position collaborates closely with the hauling division, Fleet Coordinators and other teams. Responsibilities include analyzing maintenance needs, providing clear guidance on vehicle repairs, and implementing strategies to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

The coordinator will leverage data to make informed decisions, driving improvements in the department. Building professional relationships across the company is essential, as this role serves as an advocate for fleet needs and priorities. Overall, the aim is to enhance efficiency, achieve cost savings, and promote a proactive maintenance culture.

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• Medical, dental, vision and Prescription Insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Remote work environment

Responsibilities

• Identifies trends, develops recommendations on preventive maintenance processes.
• Reviews and negotiate pricing for the repair and maintenance services, ensuring that pricing levels meet company standards.
• Negotiates and sets parts pricing mark up with vendors.
• Analyzes fleet maintenance data with the goal of reducing fleet maintenance costs,
• Works closely with national accounts to negotiate and verify agreed parts pricing
• Serves as lead subject matter expert on light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks
• Ensures that safe and reliable vehicles are made available to meet the operational needs of the business.
• Makes recommendations to both field management and fleet department management on vehicle repairs based on cost detailed analysis and fleet maintenance standards.
• Maintains good working relationships with other departments and mentor others within the Fleet team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 5+ years of responsibility for fleet maintenance, shop and/or mechanics management.
• 3+ years of experience managing and analyzing cost or pricing for vehicle maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience with pump and hydraulic equipment preferred.
• 1+ years of experience with MS Excel and managing databases.
• General understanding of vehicle licensing, HDUT, and IFTA for medium and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Requires extremely strong organizational skills, attention to details and communication skills.
• Must be a highly motivated individual that can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Why work for Ferrellgas? We’re so much more than a company that consistently ranks among the nation’s largest propane retailers. We’re also a company that strives to provide the very best propane service in each of the hundreds of communities we serve across the United States. Ferrellgas has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers in America. For more information about the company culture, visit our Life at Ferrellgas page.