# Fleet Maintenance Manager - Class 8 Tanker Fleet

> Altom Transport · Hammond, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-05

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Maintenance

## Description

### **Altom Transport | Chicagoland Terminal**

Altom Transport is looking for a **hands-on Fleet Maintenance Manager** to lead the maintenance operations of our **Class 8 tanker fleet** at our Chicagoland terminal.

This role is ideal for someone who has **grown through the diesel shop ranks** and understands the importance of **uptime, preventative maintenance, and keeping trucks safe on the road.**

If you’re the kind of leader who **can turn wrenches when needed, lead a team of mechanics, and keep a fleet running efficiently**, we want to talk to you.

Altom Transport is a stable and growing carrier specializing in **petroleum and chemical tanker transportation**, where safety and reliability are at the core of everything we do.

### **What You’ll Do**

This is a **working leadership role** responsible for keeping our fleet operating safely and efficiently.

### **Fleet & Shop Leadership**

-   Lead and supervise mechanics maintaining **Class 8 tractors and tanker trailers**
-   Promote and enforce **safe shop practices**
-   Conduct **regular safety meetings and toolbox talks**
-   Recruit, train, and evaluate shop personnel
-   Foster strong **team morale and accountability**

### **Maintenance Operations**

-   Manage and track **preventative maintenance schedules**
-   Plan and prioritize repairs to meet **operational needs**
-   Assist with **complex diagnostics and repairs**
-   Perform **quality checks and audits on completed work**
-   Determine when repairs should be **completed in-house or outsourced**

### **Fleet Performance**

-   Conduct regular **yard checks to ensure asset availability**
-   Manage repair orders in **TMT maintenance system**
-   Track PM compliance and notify dispatch and drivers
-   Work closely with **parts vendors to control costs and inventory**

### **Daily Operations**

-   Respond quickly to **breakdowns and service calls**
-   Maintain proper **tool safety and shop organization**
-   Ensure company equipment appearance standards are upheld

## Requirements

### **What We’re Looking For**

### **Required**

-   High school diploma or equivalent
-   **Supervisory experience in a diesel shop or fleet environment**
-   Basic tools for maintaining **Class 8 equipment**
-   Strong communication and organizational skills
-   Knowledge of heavy truck maintenance operations

### **Preferred**

-   **3+ years fleet maintenance leadership**
-   **Trucking or tanker industry experience**
-   Hands-on experience with **heavy diesel equipment**
-   Familiarity with **Transman, McLeod, or similar systems**
-   **CDL is a plus**

## Benefits

### **Why Join Altom Transport**

We believe the people who keep our fleet running deserve the same reliability we promise our customers.

### **Competitive Benefits Package**

-   **401(k) with company match starting Day 1**
-   **Blue Cross Blue Shield health, dental, and vision**
-   **Company-paid uniforms**
-   **Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays**
-   **HSA contributions up to $2,400**
-   **Life and disability insurance options**
-   Paid training and development

## Apply

[Apply at Altom Transport](https://apply.workable.com/altom-transport/j/4632A2387F/apply)

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