Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Tucson, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor supervises a maintenance shop under the overall responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role directs technicians responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs of the fleet, machinery supporting a post-collection facility, and equipment used by the container shop. The supervisor ensures that repairs and maintenance on trucks—including diesel and alternate-fuel vehicles—containers, and other heavy-duty equipment meet Company safety and compliance standards and applicable federal and state regulations. This position plans and schedules work to ensure it is performed safely and on time while minimizing lost productivity. The supervisor oversees shop operations, technician performance, maintenance quality, diagnostics, inventory, and related administrative processes. The role also performs advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on heavy equipment and vehicles, including work on engine, chassis, emissions, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, heating, and air-conditioning systems, as well as welding. Administrative duties include payroll, employee and maintenance records, recording information in Dossier Maintenance Software, preparing budgets for approval, and setting departmental goals aligned with division objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification, including T3 Drive, T4 Brake, T5 Suspension and Steering, T6 Electrical/Electronic, T7 HVAC Systems, ASE T2 Diesel Engine, and 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 working practices and DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.
Advanced knowledge of engine, emission, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulic and electrical systems.
Knowledge of vehicle heating and air-conditioning systems sufficient to diagnose and repair complex systems.
Knowledge of welding tools and their safe, efficient use.

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 as appropriate.
Report performance to management and recommend process or program changes to improve performance or efficiency.
Supervise maintenance shop technicians, including conducting daily shop huddles and fleet walks; coaching, counseling, and training technicians; making hiring and termination decisions in conjunction with Human Resources and management; conducting training and performance evaluations; and recommending merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Inspect outside repairs to verify work complies with Company safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations, and follow up as appropriate.
Identify training opportunities, document issues when needed, and constructively discuss corrective action with technicians.
Conduct quality control inspections and track issues and their resolution to verify work is completed properly and in compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Oversee diagnostics for complex repairs, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine repairs.
Oversee the maintenance shop inventory control system, maintain appropriate equipment and parts levels, and ensure purchases stay within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the supervisor’s approval authority and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager as appropriate.
Perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance on heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine and chassis, emissions, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, heating and air-conditioning systems, and welding work.
Manage team administrative matters, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, entering information into Dossier Maintenance Software, preparing and submitting budgets for approval, and setting departmental goals aligned with division leadership targets and objectives.