Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Mcdonough, GA

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 technicians to ensure repairs and maintenance on diesel and alternate-fuel trucks, containers, and other heavy-duty equipment comply with Company safety and compliance standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The role plans and schedules work to ensure it is completed safely and on time while reducing lost productivity. The supervisor monitors shop performance, coaches and evaluates technicians, conducts inspections and quality-control checks, and oversees complex diagnostics, inventory, expenses, and administrative processes. The position also requires advanced knowledge and hands-on maintenance capabilities for heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine, emissions, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, heating, air-conditioning, and welding systems.

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 requiring thorough knowledge of safe working 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, redirect activities as appropriate, report performance to management, and recommend process or program improvements.
Supervise 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 making recommendations regarding 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 necessary, and discuss corrective action with technicians.
Conduct quality-control inspections and track issues and their resolution.
Oversee diagnostics for complex repairs, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine repairs.
Oversee shop inventory control to maintain required equipment and parts levels and keep purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the position's approval authority and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager.
Perform advanced preventive maintenance and repairs on Company heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine and chassis work, vehicle body control systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, and welding repairs.
Manage team administration, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entry of information into Dossier Maintenance Software.
Prepare and submit a budget for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership's targets and performance objectives.