Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Wabash, IN

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 that services the container shop. The supervisor directs technicians to ensure maintenance and repairs to trucks—including diesel and alternate-fuel vehicles—containers, and other heavy-duty equipment comply with 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 minimizing lost productivity. The position also oversees shop performance, quality control, diagnostics, inventory, and team administration. It requires advanced knowledge of heavy equipment and vehicle systems, including engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and welding tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification, including 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.
Advanced knowledge of engine, emission, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems, and welding tools.

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 and efficiency.
Supervise shop technicians, including conducting daily shop 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 making recommendations regarding merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Inspect outside repairs to verify work complies with company safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations, and follow up as appropriate.
Identify training opportunities and document issues; discuss corrective action constructively with technicians as needed.
Conduct quality-control inspections and track issues and resolution to verify work is completed in accordance with company 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 control to maintain necessary equipment and parts while keeping purchases within budget; review and approve expenses within the supervisor's approval authority and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager.
Perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance on company heavy equipment and vehicles, on site and on the road, including work on engine chassis, vehicle body control systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, and welding-related repairs.
Manage team administrative matters, 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 divisional targets and performance objectives.