Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Tucson, AZ

11d

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop under the responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role supervises technicians responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs for the fleet, machinery supporting a post-collection facility, and equipment servicing the container shop. The supervisor directs work on trucks, containers, and other heavy-duty equipment to ensure repairs and maintenance comply with company safety and compliance standards and federal and state regulations. The role plans and schedules work to support safe, timely repairs and reduce lost productivity. The supervisor monitors shop performance and efficiency, reports results and improvement recommendations to management, and oversees technician development and performance. The role also manages quality inspections, diagnostics, inventory, expenses, and administrative records, including maintenance information entered into Dossier Maintenance Software. The supervisor maintains advanced technical knowledge and may perform or oversee complex maintenance and road testing as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
ASE T3 Drive certification.
ASE T4 Brake certification.
ASE T5 Suspension and Steering certification.
ASE T6 Electrical/Electronic certification.
ASE T7 HVAC Systems certification.
ASE T2 Diesel Engine certification.
ASE T Master Certified.
At least 3 years of maintenance experience working with heavy equipment.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience as a lead technician, supervisor, or in another management role requiring thorough knowledge of safe working practices and DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

Direct A, B, C, and lead technicians to ensure repair and maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Monitor operational performance and efficiency and redirect activities as appropriate.
Report performance to management and recommend process or program changes to improve results or efficiency.
Supervise shop technicians, including conducting daily shop huddles and fleet walks; coaching, counseling, and training employees; participating in hiring and termination decisions with Human Resources and management; conducting training and performance evaluations; and recommending merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Inspect outside repairs and follow up to ensure work complies with company procedures and applicable regulations.
Identify training opportunities and document and discuss performance issues and corrective action as needed.
Conduct quality-control inspections and track issues and resolutions to ensure work is completed properly.
Oversee diagnostics for complex repairs, coach technicians, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine repairs.
Manage shop inventory to maintain needed equipment and parts while keeping purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the supervisor’s approval authority and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager.
Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emissions, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, heating and air-conditioning systems, and welding tools to perform or oversee preventive and repair maintenance on heavy equipment and vehicles.
Manage team administration, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, Dossier Maintenance Software entries, budget preparation and submission, and departmental goals aligned with division targets.