Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Fresno, TX

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor supervises a maintenance shop under the overall responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role directs a technician team responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs for the fleet, machinery supporting a post-collection facility, and equipment servicing the container shop. The supervisor ensures that maintenance and repairs on trucks (including diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles), containers, and other heavy-duty equipment meet company safety and compliance standards and federal and state regulations. The position plans and schedules work so repairs are completed safely and on time while reducing lost productivity. The supervisor oversees technician performance and shop operations, quality control, inspections, diagnostics, inventory, expenses, and team administration. The role also requires advanced knowledge of vehicle and heavy-equipment systems and may include performing maintenance and repairs, welding, and road-testing vehicles. The position reports to a Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
ASE certifications: 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 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 repairs and maintenance are performed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Monitor operational performance and efficiency, redirect activities as appropriate, report performance to management, and recommend process or program changes.
Supervise shop technicians, including conducting daily shop huddles and fleet walks, coaching and training employees, conducting performance evaluations, and making recommendations on merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Make hiring and termination decisions in coordination with Human Resources and appropriate management.
Inspect outside repairs and follow up to ensure work complies with company safety and compliance procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
Identify training opportunities, document issues when necessary, and discuss corrective action constructively with technicians.
Conduct quality control inspections and track issues and their resolution.
Oversee diagnostics on complex repairs, coach technicians, and road-test vehicles when required to determine necessary repairs.
Manage shop inventory to maintain necessary equipment and parts levels and keep 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, air-conditioning, and vehicle body control systems to maintain and repair heavy equipment and vehicles.
Use welding tools to repair heavy equipment and return it to operable condition safely and efficiently.
Manage team administrative matters, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entry of information into Dossier Maintenance Software.
Prepare and submit budgets for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership targets and performance objectives.