Fleet Maintenance Manager

Republic Services • Houston, TX

19d

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Manager manages fleet equipment at one or more locations and leads technicians responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs for a fleet of up to 60 diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles. The role may also include maintaining equipment and machinery at post-collection facilities and managing container shops. The manager directs technicians to ensure that repairs and maintenance to trucks, containers, and other heavy-duty equipment meet company safety and maintenance standards and comply with federal and state regulations. The manager plans and schedules repair work to ensure it is completed safely and on time while minimizing lost productivity in the shop.

The position oversees shop operations, preventive maintenance, staffing, employee development, quality control, outside repair facilities, costs, and administrative records. It requires advanced knowledge of heavy-equipment and vehicle systems, including engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and welding. Local travel may be required.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in the transportation industry.
• Thorough knowledge and application of safe work practices, including OSHA Haz Com, 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 and professional communication skills.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Ability to anticipate business needs and plan efficient use of equipment, employee, and fiscal resources.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop solutions to a wide range of issues.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.
• Financial management and planning skills, including understanding financial terms, budgets, tables, and reports, and developing realistic, comprehensive plans for efficient resource use.
• Automotive Service Excellence certifications: T2 Diesel Engine, T Master Certified, T3 Drive, T4 Brake, and T5 Suspension and Steering.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to technicians at all levels and lead technicians; may manage a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at another shop or on another shift.
• Plan and schedule repairs, improve shop productivity, and manage departmental overtime.
• Monitor shop performance and efficiency, report results to management, and implement process or program changes to improve efficiency.
• Oversee daily shop huddles and fleet walks; coach and counsel lead technicians and maintenance supervisors, address corrective action, and oversee training and performance evaluations.
• Make hiring and termination decisions in coordination with Human Resources and appropriate management; review and approve recommendations for merit increases, promotions, and job changes as appropriate.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs and identify trends in road calls and breakdowns.
• Oversee maintenance of the shop building and other on-site facilities, and control maintenance costs related to staffing, purchasing, inventory, and outsourced repairs.
• Manage outside repair facilities and follow up to ensure repairs comply with company safety and compliance procedures and applicable regulations.
• Identify training opportunities and discuss and document corrective actions with maintenance supervisors as needed.
• Conduct quality-control inspections and track issues and their resolution to ensure work is properly completed and compliant.
• Apply advanced knowledge of vehicle and heavy-equipment systems to manage preventive maintenance and repairs, including engine and chassis, body control, hydraulic, electrical, heating and air-conditioning systems, and welding-related work.
• Manage team administration, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entries in 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED