Overview
Hassel Transport has been recognized nationwide by Fortune Top 100 companies and specialty manufacturers as a leading carrier for liquid bulk transportation, hazardous materials, and specialty chemicals across the United States and Canada. Our customers expect the highest safety standards and performance from our team to maintain our long-standing relationship as their top carrier. Taking pride in safety, integrity, reliability, quality, and service provides our foundation to continue to exceed our customers’ expectations and expand our services. From our humble beginnings in 1935 to creating terminals in the Northeast and Texas regions, we are dedicated to growing steadily while always keeping our family business outlook
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Maintenance to oversee our maintenance operations for our growing transportation company based in the northeast and gulf retions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in liquid bulk maintenance, and the ability to manage a diverse team effectively in a growing environment. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our maintenance vendors and driver fleet through proactive maintenance strategies and effective budget management.
Responsibilities
Outlined below are the key responsibilities of the Director of Maintenance role, with potential for future expansion.
· Fleeting maintenance oversight – full responsibility for the mechanical readiness of tractors, trailers, pumps, compressors, valves and safety systems per DOT regulations and company standards
·Field travel and site visits – regular travel to terminals, tank wash facilities, customer sites, repair vendors, etc. to support their operations and conduct facility audits while maintaining relationships at these sites
· Equipment inspections – conduct scheduled and random inspections to check on tractor compliance, driver education and safety standards
· Budgeting and cost control – develop and maintain operating budgets for fleet maintenance, shop equipment, parts inventory and vendor contracts. Use data to optimize budgets and lifecycle of equipment
· Vendor and shop management – oversee internal shops for budgeting, employee morale, and overall safety of the facilities
· Audit & compliance – audit maintenance records, PM & HM schedules, repair quality, vendor performance, and regulatory documents. Ensure readiness for DOT audits, customer safety reviews and government checks.
· Maintenance strategy and planning – ensure uptime goals are met by designing maintenance programs, tank testing schedules, and long-term asset replacement plans. The ideal candidate must possess:
Experience
- Independent leadership skills for an expanding liquid bulk transportation company
- Willingness to travel to company terminals, maintenance facilities, and customer sites primarily in TX, NJ and IL
- Strong understanding of DOT, FMCSA, and hazardous materials regulations
- Budgeting and cost controls using various office systems
- Strategic thinking and strong communication skills throughout company employees and outside support systems
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
