Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Wabash, IN

12h

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop under the overall 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 serving the container shop. The supervisor directs technicians to ensure work on trucks—including diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles—containers, and other heavy-duty equipment meets company safety and compliance standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The role also plans and schedules work to ensure repairs are completed safely and promptly while minimizing lost productivity. The supervisor oversees shop operations and technician performance, monitors efficiency, reports performance and improvement recommendations to management, and manages quality control, inventory, expenses, and team administration. The position also requires advanced technical knowledge to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and vehicles, including work on engines, emissions systems, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and welding.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
ASE Certification: 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 work practices and DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.
Advanced knowledge of engine, emission, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems; vehicle body control systems; heating and air conditioning systems; and welding tools.

Responsibilities

Direct A-, B-, and C-level technicians and lead technicians to ensure maintenance and repair work is performed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Monitor operational performance and efficiency, redirect activities as needed, report results 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 verify work meets company procedures and federal and state regulations.
Identify training opportunities and discuss and document corrective actions when needed.
Conduct quality control inspections and track issues and their resolution.
Oversee diagnostics for complex repairs, coach technicians, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine needed repairs.
Manage shop inventory to maintain necessary 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 maintenance and repair functions on company heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine and chassis work, vehicle body control systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and welding.
Manage team administration, 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’s targets and performance objectives.