Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Concord, NC

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop under the overall responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The supervisor leads technicians responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs for the fleet, machinery supporting a post-collection facility, and equipment serving the container shop. The role ensures that repairs and maintenance for 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. The supervisor plans and schedules work to ensure it is completed safely and on time while reducing lost productivity. The supervisor also manages technician performance, quality control, diagnostics, inventory, expenses, and administrative matters. The position requires advanced technical knowledge and may involve performing maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and vehicles at the facility or on the road.

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, C, and lead technicians to ensure repair and maintenance work is safe, efficient, and timely.
Monitor operational performance and efficiency, redirecting activities as appropriate and reporting performance and improvement recommendations to management.
Supervise shop technicians, including conducting daily huddles and fleet walks; coaching, counseling, and training technicians; 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 applicable 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 ensure work is properly completed in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
Oversee diagnostics for complex repairs, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when required to determine necessary repairs.
Oversee shop inventory to maintain necessary equipment and parts while keeping purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the assigned approval level and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager.
Perform advanced preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and vehicles, including work on engines, chassis, body control systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and welding-related repairs.
Manage team administration, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entering information into Dossier Maintenance Software.
Prepare and submit a budget for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership targets and performance objectives.