Fleet Maintenance Manager – Waste Pro – Heavy Duty Diesel – West Palm Beach, FL

Waste Pro•West Palm Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Manager leads a high-volume maintenance operation supporting approximately 110 heavy-duty diesel trucks. The role is responsible for maximizing fleet uptime, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant, developing a high-performing maintenance team, and delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions. The manager works across office, maintenance shop, and outdoor environments and collaborates with Operations and Safety leadership. The role oversees maintenance personnel and fleet maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance and repairs, regulatory compliance, budgets, parts and vendors, fleet performance metrics, maintenance systems, and process improvements. The posting includes differing experience thresholds: one section lists 7+ years of progressive fleet maintenance management experience, while a later qualifications section lists 15+ years of progressive hands-on fleet management experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Progressive fleet maintenance management or hands-on fleet management experience; the posting specifies 7+ years in one section and 15+ years in a later qualifications section.
Proven leadership experience managing maintenance technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
Extensive knowledge of heavy-duty diesel truck maintenance.
Strong understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Experience managing maintenance budgets, cost controls, resource planning, and asset management.
Project management, planning, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Strong analytical skills, including interpreting maintenance data, researching, managing data, and generating reports.
Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, consistent work quality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and computerized fleet maintenance systems such as Dossier or similar CMMS software.
Ability to collaborate and influence across organizational levels, including in a matrix and high-growth environment.
Valid driver's license required.
Brake Certification required.
Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, machinery, and moving vehicles, and to follow company safety policies and use required personal protective equipment.
Physical ability to walk, jog, twist, crouch, bend, reach, and work at a steady pace; get up and down from a commercial vehicle cab 50–100 times a day; lift 50–75 pounds from floor to waist, lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder and overhead, and push or pull 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to frequently bend, reach, and twist, and to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions during road calls.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college education preferred.
CNG fleet experience strongly preferred.
Experience in waste services, transportation, heavy equipment, commercial fleets, or maintenance and parts administration preferred.
CDL Class A or B preferred.
Engine Rebuild Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians and shop personnel.
Recruit, hire, schedule, and manage shop employees; conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when needed.
Manage preventive maintenance and repair programs to maximize fleet availability and minimize downtime.
Monitor repair quality, road calls, breakdown trends, technician productivity, and work completion.
Provide hands-on technical support and guidance when needed.
Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, company standards, and other applicable requirements.
Partner with Operations and Safety leadership on regulatory compliance and promote safe work practices.
Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and recordkeeping.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets and control repair costs while maintaining quality.
Oversee parts inventory and vendor relationships; monitor warranty recovery opportunities.
Assist with fleet replacement planning and equipment purchasing decisions.
Analyze maintenance KPIs and fleet performance metrics; identify opportunities to improve uptime and reduce costs.
Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implement process improvements and preventive maintenance initiatives.
Ensure maintenance management software and inventory systems remain accurate.
Plan and manage allocated resources cost-effectively and influence operational and administrative processes.
Work cross-functionally and manage complex, changing situations with strategic and tactical priorities.