Fleet Maintenance Manager

Republic Services•Carnegie, PA

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About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Manager manages fleet equipment at one or more locations and leads technician teams responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs for a fleet of up to 60 diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles. The role may also oversee equipment and machinery at post-collection facilities and manage container shops. The manager provides direction to technicians to ensure repairs and maintenance on trucks, containers, and other heavy-duty equipment meet company safety and maintenance standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The role plans and schedules repair work to ensure it is completed safely and promptly while reducing lost productivity. The manager oversees shop operations, work planning, performance, staffing, training, and employee evaluations; maintains preventive maintenance programs; controls maintenance costs; and coordinates outside repair facilities. The position also performs quality-control inspections, manages team administrative matters and records, and applies advanced technical knowledge of vehicle and equipment systems. Local travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in the transportation industry.
Thorough knowledge and application of safe working practices, including OSHA HazCom, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, OSHA Fire Safety, and other federal and state regulations.
Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Advanced root-cause problem-solving skills.
Effective, professional communication skills and a strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan efficient use of equipment, employee, and fiscal resources.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to develop solutions to a wide range of issues.
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.
Financial management and planning skills, including understanding financial terms, budgets, tables, and reports and developing realistic, comprehensive resource plans.
Automotive Service Excellence certifications: T2 Diesel Engine, T Master Certified, T3 Drive, T4 Brake, and T5 Suspension and Steering.
Advanced knowledge of engine, emission, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Direct technicians and lead technicians, and potentially manage a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at another shop or on another shift.
Plan and schedule repair work to improve productivity, manage overtime, and ensure safe and timely completion.
Monitor shop performance and efficiency, report results to management, and implement process or program changes to improve efficiency.
Manage lead technicians and maintenance supervisors, including daily shop huddles, fleet walks, coaching, corrective action, hiring and termination decisions with Human Resources and management, training, performance evaluations, and recommendations for merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Maintain preventive maintenance programs for assigned locations and identify trends in road calls and breakdowns.
Oversee maintenance of on-site buildings and facilities and control maintenance costs related to personnel, purchasing, inventory, and outsourced repairs.
Manage outside repair facilities and verify work complies with company safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations; follow up as appropriate.
Identify training opportunities and document issues and corrective actions as needed with maintenance supervisors.
Conduct quality-control inspections and track issues and resolutions to ensure work complies with company safety and compliance procedures and applicable regulations.
Manage advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions for heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine and chassis, body control, hydraulic, electrical, heating, air-conditioning, and welding-related work.
Manage team administrative matters, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entering information into Dossier Maintenance Software.
Prepare and submit budgets for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership targets and performance objectives.
Travel locally as required.