Director of Heavy Equipment Maintenance Operations

Interstate Waste Services•Amsterdam, OH

8d•$160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director of Maintenance – Landfill Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of maintenance activities across landfill, rail, support, and bulk transfer operations. This position manages the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of essential fleet assets, ensuring compliance with IWS World Class Maintenance standards. The Director drives preventive maintenance excellence, manages budgets, and aligns maintenance practices with operational efficiency, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Requirements

High School Diploma required with 10+ years of maintenance management experience in landfill or heavy equipment operations.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and fleet management systems (e.g., TMT, JDLink, CAT SIS, VisionLink, etc).
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and drive cost optimization.
Experience leading both union and non-union workforces.
Proven record of improving uptime, safety performance, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly.
Well organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

CDL and equipment safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute landfill-specific preventive and predictive maintenance programs for heavy equipment including but not limited to compactors, dozers, loaders, excavators, top picks and other support vehicles.
Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reporting to track PM compliance, equipment availability, labor efficiency and cost performance.
Collaborate with the VP of Landfill to align maintenance objectives with production goals and financial targets.
Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and RCRA regulations, and maintain environmental readiness for landfill operations.
Lead, train and develop maintenance staff, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Oversee capital planning, rebuild vs. replace analysis, and lifecycle management for all landfill, rail and transfer assets.
Implement data-driven decision-making using maintenance systems and telematics to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
Monitor and control maintenance budgets, cost-per-hour metrics, and ensure expenditures align with organizational goals.
Maintain vendor and OEM relationships to drive warranty recovery, parts availability, and cost savings.
Ensure all work practices follow IWS’s World Class Maintenance program principles, with strong focus on safety and environmental integrity.
Manage the maintenance budget, approving costs.
Collaborate with other department heads to align maintenance strategies with organizational objectives and improve operational efficiency.