Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Rancho Cordova, CA

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop under the overall responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role leads technicians who perform preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles, post-collection facility machinery, container-shop equipment, and other heavy-duty equipment. The supervisor ensures work complies with company safety and compliance standards and applicable federal and state regulations, and plans and schedules repairs to support safe, timely work and reduce lost productivity. The position also oversees shop performance, quality control, diagnostics, inventory, expenses, and team administration. It requires advanced knowledge of vehicle and heavy-equipment systems and may involve road-testing vehicles to identify needed repairs. The pay range is $82,600 to $113,650, depending on locality, with a 10% annual incentive plan target.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Automotive Service Excellence (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 in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role.
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 work as appropriate, report performance to management, and recommend process or program changes.
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 federal and state regulations.
Identify training opportunities, document issues as needed, and discuss corrective action constructively with technicians.
Conduct quality-control inspections and track issues and resolutions to verify completed work meets company safety and compliance procedures and applicable regulations.
Oversee complex repair diagnostics, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine repairs.
Manage shop inventory to maintain appropriate equipment and parts levels and keep purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the authorized approval level and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager.
Perform advanced preventive maintenance and repairs on company heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine, chassis, body-control, hydraulic, electrical, heating, air-conditioning, transmission, brake, and emission-system work, as well as welding.
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.