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

Waste Pro USA•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Waste Pro is hiring a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead a high-volume maintenance operation supporting approximately 110 heavy-duty diesel trucks. The manager is responsible for maximizing fleet uptime and ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and compliant while developing a high-performing maintenance team and delivering cost-effective maintenance solutions. The role covers maintenance leadership, preventive maintenance and repairs, regulatory compliance, budgeting and asset management, and continuous operational improvement. Work takes place in office, maintenance shop, and outdoor settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Progressive fleet maintenance or fleet management experience. The posting gives differing experience thresholds: 7+ years in the main qualifications and 15+ years in the additional 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.
Strong project management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across organizational levels.
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, managing data, generating reports, and identifying operational improvements.
Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, consistent work quality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized fleet maintenance management systems such as Dossier or similar CMMS software.
Ability to manage complex situations, set strategic and tactical priorities, work autonomously, and collaborate cross-functionally.
Valid driver's license.
Brake Certification.
Ability to safely navigate and work around heavy equipment, machinery, and moving vehicles and to follow company safety policies.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment and perform the listed physical activities, including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, twisting, and repeatedly getting in and out of a commercial vehicle.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions, including during road calls.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college education.
Experience in waste services, transportation, heavy equipment, or commercial fleet industries.
CNG fleet experience.
CDL, Class A or B.
Engine Rebuild Certification.
Background in parts administration.

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 as needed.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Manage preventive maintenance and repair programs to maximize fleet availability and minimize downtime.
Monitor repair quality, road calls, breakdown trends, and technician productivity; provide technical guidance when needed.
Ensure work is completed efficiently and safely.
Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company standards in partnership with Operations and Safety leadership.
Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and recordkeeping and promote safe work practices.
Develop and manage maintenance budgets, control repair costs, and oversee parts inventory and vendor relationships.
Monitor warranty recovery opportunities and assist with fleet replacement planning and equipment purchasing decisions.
Analyze maintenance KPIs and fleet performance metrics, identify opportunities to improve uptime and reduce costs, and perform root cause analysis on recurring failures.
Implement best practices, process improvements, and preventive maintenance initiatives.
Ensure maintenance management software and inventory systems remain accurate.