Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

The Urban Foresters•Stafford, TX

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet & Equipment Maintenance Supervisor handles the day-to-day uptime, mechanical safety, and field readiness of all company vehicles and high-vibration equipment (including our specialized chipper trucks and wood chippers). This is a foundational leadership role designed for a skilled technician or coordinator ready to transition into management. You will be responsible for keeping the fleet safely on the road, maintaining accurate mechanical logs via simple digital tools, and managing field logistics. The company will mentor you in advanced fleet logistics, inventory control, and capital budgeting to prepare you for a management track.

Requirements

2–3+ years of professional mechanical experience with diesel engines, vehicle electrical systems, and heavy trailer hydraulics (commercial tree care or heavy landscape construction exposure is highly valued).
Must be comfortable using smartphones/tablets to fill out digital checklists and log service receipts accurately in real time.
Clear understanding of basic Texas DOT rules, driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and heavy equipment safety protocols.
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (CDL is a major plus but not required).
Highly organized, safety-driven, with strong communication skills and a desire to learn the business administration side of fleet operations.

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual Spanish/English Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

Run a strict routine service schedule (oil changes, blade rotations, belt adjustments, hydraulic line inspections) to maximize fleet availability.
Diagnose engine and hydraulic issues quickly, handle minor on-site repairs, and prepare equipment for specialized diesel or welding shops when needed.
Maintain a rigid sharpening and replacement loop for high-wear chipper blades and anvils to prevent premature structural wear on equipment.
Execute daily morning gate checks and afternoon post-trip inspections to ensure every crew rolls out safely and zero defects are ignored.
Manage the movement and staging of equipment to ensure job site velocity and minimize crew downtime across the Greater Houston area.
Monitor "Days Out of Service" and active field availability to ensure the field has maximum production power daily.
Utilize a smart mobile form system to log every repair, part used, and external vendor visit immediately upon completion.
Maintain clean, up-to-date truck folders and ensure all licensing, vehicle tags, and annual state inspections are 100% compliant.
Collect, organize, and submit parts and service invoices to the BizOps team weekly with perfect asset-number accuracy.
Run brief weekly field checks to coach truck drivers and tree crews on proper equipment care, fluid management, and daily greasing techniques.
Identify and flag crew negligence or field abuse of tools to protect company assets and curb avoidable repair expenses.