Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Lafayette, LA

21d

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop under the overall responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role supervises technicians who maintain and repair 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 operations, technician performance and development, maintenance quality, diagnostics, inventory, and team administration. It requires advanced knowledge of vehicle and heavy-equipment systems, including engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and welding tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
T3 Drive certification.
T4 Brake certification.
T5 Suspension and Steering certification.
T6 Electrical/Electronic certification.
T7 HVAC Systems certification.
ASE T2 Diesel Engine certification.
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 performed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Monitor operational performance and efficiency, and redirect activities as appropriate.
Report performance to management and recommend process or program changes to improve results or efficiency.
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 making recommendations concerning merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Inspect outside repairs to verify completion in accordance with company safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations, and follow up as appropriate.
Identify training opportunities, document issues when necessary, and discuss corrective action constructively with technicians.
Conduct quality control inspections and track issues and resolutions to ensure work meets company safety and compliance procedures and applicable regulations.
Oversee diagnostics for complex repairs, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine repairs.
Oversee shop inventory controls, maintain appropriate equipment and parts levels, and keep purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the supervisor’s authority and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager.
Perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance on company heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine and chassis work, vehicle 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 budgets for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership’s targets and performance objectives.