Description

Merchants Fleet is seeking a detail-driven Damage Specialist, Mobility Maintenance to manage the availability and readiness of our offsite fleet pool. This role oversees the full vehicle get-ready processincluding preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs, reconditioning, body work authorization, and complianceto ensure safe, high-quality vehicles are delivered to our clients on time. Collision estimating experience is required.

Location: Merchants Fleet Headquarters Hooksett, NH

What Youll Do

• Build and maintain a strong vendor network for maintenance, body work, reconditioning, and transportation services
• Plan, forecast, and schedule repair work to optimize supply chain performance
• Track vehicle logistics requests from start to finish, resolving issues and providing regular updates to stakeholders
• Communicate professionally with internal teams and external clients regarding vehicle delivery and pickup
• Make timely decisionssometimes outside standard processto meet client commitments
• Balance vehicle quality, safety, and cost management when approving repairs
• Drive fleet utilization by reducing repair cycle time and monitoring aged inventory to meet KPIs
• Educate team members on maintenance best practices and help refine internal processes
• Coordinate vehicle compliance, including registrations and inspections
• Document and manage vehicle orders and disposal actions using Salesforce CRM and TSD software

What Were Looking For:

Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional organization and attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Strong client-service mindset and professional communication style
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Team player who can also work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based tools
• High energy with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Experience

• Background managing automotive maintenance and repairs on passenger vehicles and trucks
• Experience working with dealership service departments and repair facilities
• Collision estimating experience required
• Experience with Class 58 medium/heavy duty trucks preferred
• Resourceful mindset with strong intellectual curiosity and desire to learn

Education

• Degree in Business or equivalent professional experience

The Company 

You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. Youre tired of being told no when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.

Theres a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.

Weve been around for more than 60 years, but were the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. Thats a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.

Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:

• Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees   
• Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop  
• A work environment thats encouraging and collaborative

We know employees wont stay if theyre not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, weve just made the Great Companies to Work For in NH list for the eighth year in a row and have a 88% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).

So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.  

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