Fleet Maintenance Manager

Republic Services•Carnegie, PA

12d

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Manager oversees fleet equipment at one or more locations and manages teams of technicians responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs for a fleet of up to 60 diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles. The role may also include maintenance of equipment and machinery at post-collection facilities and management of container shops. The manager provides direction to technicians to ensure repairs and maintenance of trucks, containers, and other heavy-duty equipment comply with 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 minimizing shop-related productivity losses. The position manages shop operations and staff, monitors performance and efficiency, and identifies opportunities to improve processes. It oversees preventive maintenance, quality control, facility upkeep, repair costs, outside repair providers, employee training and performance, and related administrative and budget responsibilities. The role may require local travel.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Advanced root-cause problem-solving skills.
Effective, professional communication skills and a strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan the efficient use of equipment, employee, and fiscal resources.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.
Good financial management and planning skills, including the ability to understand financial terms, budgets, tables, and reports and develop comprehensive resource plans.
Automotive Service Excellence certifications: T2 Diesel Engine, T Master Certified, T3 Drive, T4 Brake, and T5 Suspension and Steering.

Responsibilities

Direct technicians at all levels and lead technicians, and potentially manage a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at a satellite shop or on another shift.
Oversee planning and scheduling of repair work to improve productivity and manage departmental overtime.
Monitor shop performance and efficiency, redirect activities as needed, report performance to management, and implement process or program improvements.
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 regarding merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program for assigned locations.
Identify trends in road calls and breakdowns, oversee facility maintenance, and control maintenance costs related to staffing, purchasing, inventory, and outsourced repairs.
Manage outside repair facilities and verify that repairs comply with company safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.
Identify training opportunities and discuss and document corrective action with maintenance supervisors when needed.
Conduct quality control inspections, track issues and their resolution, and verify that work meets company safety and compliance procedures and applicable regulations.
Apply advanced knowledge of engines, emissions systems, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, vehicle body controls, heating and air conditioning, and welding to oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of heavy equipment and vehicles.
Manage team administration, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entering information into Dossier Maintenance Software.
Prepare and submit the budget for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership targets and performance objectives.
Travel locally as required.