Fleet Manager

Location:

Oakland, California, United States

Job ID:

R0116171

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Fleet Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.  The position is based in Oakland, CA.

Accountabilities

Employees in this job perform a variety of activities designed to oversee the service, repair and maintain pieces of Hitachi owned on-track rail equipment.  The work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge and specific certifications that denote expertise in heavy equipment maintenance.

This is an advanced level position.  The employee may serve as a lead worker overseeing heavy equipment mechanics or contractors performing the most complex assignments.  The lead worker provides technical assistance in diagnosis and repair of heavy equipment, working closely with lower-level mechanics or contractors.

Duties:

• Provide oversite of maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to on-track maintenance equipment, excavators, skidders, cranes, trailers, backhoes and man lifts.

• Manage the NCR process on various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, high voltage generators and pneumatic systems.

• Audit routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires; changes filters and oil and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.

• Track and maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment.

• Prepare and maintain work orders.

• Primary point of contact between the customer and the contractor.

• Subcontractor management

• Other related work as assigned.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in vehicle service and maintenance, preferably in the rail industry

• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.

• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.

• Knowledge of body and frame construction.

• Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.

• Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment.

• Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.

• Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.

• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.

• Ability to read manuals and schematics.

• Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components.

• Ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.

Education/Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Languages

• English Proficiency

The salary range for this position is $112,100 to $168,200 per year.  Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. 
 

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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