2nd Shift Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop under the overall responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role supervises technicians who perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the company fleet, machinery supporting post-collection facilities, and equipment servicing the container shop. The supervisor directs technicians to ensure work on trucks—including diesel and alternative-fuel vehicles—containers, and other heavy-duty equipment complies with company safety and compliance standards and federal and state regulations. The supervisor plans and schedules work to ensure repairs are completed safely and on time while reducing lost productivity. The role also oversees shop performance, quality control, inventory, complex diagnostics, and team administration. It requires advanced knowledge of heavy-vehicle and equipment systems, including engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems, HVAC, and welding tools. The position reports within a structure overseen by a Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience in maintenance working with heavy equipment.
One year of supervisory experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role requiring thorough knowledge of safe work practices and DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.
ASE Certification T3 Drive.
ASE Certification T4 Brake.
ASE Certification T5 Suspension and Steering.
ASE Certification T6 Electrical/Electronic.
ASE Certification T7 HVAC Systems.
ASE Certification T2 Diesel Engine.
ASE T Master Certified.

Responsibilities

Direct A-, B-, and C-level technicians and lead technicians to ensure repairs and maintenance are performed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Monitor shop operational performance and efficiency, redirecting activities as appropriate.
Report performance to management and recommend process or program changes to improve performance or efficiency.
Supervise shop technicians, including conducting daily shop huddles and fleet walks; coaching, counseling, and training technicians; making hiring and termination decisions in coordination 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 meets company procedures and applicable federal and state regulations.
Identify training opportunities, document issues as needed, and discuss corrective actions constructively with technicians.
Conduct quality-control inspections and track issues and resolutions to ensure work meets company procedures and applicable regulations.
Oversee diagnostics on complex repairs, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine repairs.
Oversee shop inventory control to maintain appropriate equipment and parts levels and keep purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the supervisor’s approval authority and refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager.
Apply advanced systems knowledge to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and vehicles, both on-site and on the road.
Maintain and repair engine chassis, vehicle body-control systems, hydraulics, electrical systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, and heavy equipment using welding tools as needed.
Manage team administrative matters, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, and entry of information in Dossier Maintenance Software.
Prepare and submit budgets for approval and set departmental goals aligned with division leadership targets and performance objectives.