Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Bridgeton, MO

12d

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 a fleet, machinery supporting a post-collection facility, and equipment serving the container shop. The supervisor directs technicians to ensure work on trucks—including diesel and alternate-fuel vehicles—containers, and other heavy-duty equipment meets company safety and compliance standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The supervisor plans and schedules work to ensure repairs are completed safely and on time while reducing lost productivity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
T3 Drive certification.
T4 Brake certification.
T5 Suspension and Steering certification.
T6 Electrical/Electronic certification.
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 in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role requiring thorough knowledge of safe work practices and DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

Direct A-, B-, and C-level technicians and lead technicians to ensure repair and maintenance work is safe, efficient, and timely.
Monitor operational performance and efficiency and redirect activities when appropriate.
Report performance to management and recommend process or program changes to improve performance or efficiency.
Supervise shop technicians, including conducting daily shop huddles and fleet walks; coaching, counseling, and training employees; making hiring and termination decisions in coordination with Human Resources and management; conducting training and performance evaluations; and recommending merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Inspect outside repairs to verify that work complies with company safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations, and follow up as appropriate.
Identify training opportunities, document issues as necessary, and discuss corrective action constructively with technicians.
Conduct quality control inspections and track issues and resolutions to ensure work is completed in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
Oversee diagnostics on complex repairs, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine required repairs.
Oversee shop inventory controls, maintain necessary equipment and parts levels, and keep purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the supervisor’s authority and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager as appropriate.
Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emissions, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems to perform advanced preventive maintenance and repairs on company vehicles and heavy equipment, both on site and on the road.
Maintain and repair engine chassis, vehicle body control systems, and hydraulic and electrical systems; diagnose and repair complex vehicle heating and cooling systems; and use welding tools to return heavy equipment to operable condition safely and efficiently.
Manage team administrative matters, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entering information into Dossier Maintenance Software.
Prepare and submit budgets for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership’s targets and performance objectives.