2nd Shift Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop under the responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role supervises technicians who maintain and repair the company’s fleet, post-collection facility machinery, container-shop equipment, trucks (diesel and alternative fuel), containers, 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 work so it is completed safely and promptly while reducing lost productivity. The role also oversees complex diagnostics, quality-control inspections, shop inventory and expenses, and related administrative work. 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. The supervisor manages team records and maintenance documentation, uses Dossier Maintenance Software, prepares budgets, and sets departmental goals aligned with division targets.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
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 experience in maintenance 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, and electrical systems; vehicle body-control systems; heating and air-conditioning systems; and welding tools.

Responsibilities

Direct A-, B-, C-level and lead technicians to ensure repair and maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently and on time.
Monitor operational performance and efficiency, redirecting activities when 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; making hiring and termination decisions with Human Resources and appropriate management; conducting training and performance evaluations; and recommending merit increases, promotions and job changes.
Inspect outside repairs, follow up as appropriate, and ensure work complies with company procedures and 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 verify work is completed properly and compliantly.
Oversee diagnostics on complex repairs, coach technicians as needed, and road-test vehicles when necessary to determine repairs.
Manage shop inventory to maintain necessary 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.
Perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance on company heavy equipment and vehicles, including engine and chassis work; vehicle body-control, hydraulic and electrical systems; heating and air-conditioning systems; and welding 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 division leadership’s targets and performance objectives.