District Fleet Manager, Heavy Trucks

Waste Management • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The District Fleet Manager for Heavy Trucks is responsible for managing the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, ensuring safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements. This role focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of fleet and maintenance activities, including cost control, management development, and adherence to high training and safety standards across two maintenance shops located in Harvey, LA and Raceland, LA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (accredited) or a High School Diploma/GED (accredited) with 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years previous experience in fleet management or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with maintenance and repair of heavy trucks and/or heavy equipment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong leadership experience, preferably managing technicians/mechanics.
• Waste industry experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
• Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.
• Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Assists in budget process as required.
• Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance.
• Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines managers according to WM's policies and procedures and ensures that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Travels and divides time between two heavy truck shops: Harvey, LA and Raceland, LA.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company match on 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: High school or GED