The Fleet Maintenance Manager oversees the maintenance and safe operation of all company trucks, trailers, reefers, and chassis. This role ensures Lineage has the assets required to meet daily customer needs while controlling maintenance costs and maximizing equipment uptime. The manager provides leadership to the fleet team, works closely with operations, and builds strong vendor partnerships to ensure repairs and preventative maintenance are done correctly, on time, and at competitive costs.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a safety-first culture across all fleet operations.
• Develop and enforce fleet policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Plan and oversee vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs in collaboration with Fleet Coordinators.
• Monitor fuel usage, performance, and maintenance spend; recommend improvements and cost-savings strategies.
• Audit equipment and vendor performance; ensure repair vendors meet Lineage's standards.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop team members; set short- and long-term objectives.
• Maintain fleet records, warranties, and inventory in the Fleet Management System (FMS).
• Provide insights on predictive maintenance and investigate equipment failure trends.
• Conduct regular staff coaching sessions and build a culture of accountability, performance, and engagement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• 5+ years' experience in fleet management, repair, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, regulations, and safety compliance (CVSA, NSC).
• Licensed trailer or reefer technician experience preferred.
• Proven leadership skills in a fast-paced transportation or logistics environment.
• Bilingual English/French considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Fleet Management Software (FMS).

Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.
Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Benefits
Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, RRSP matching and paid time off.

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