Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services•Fresno, TX

About The Position

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor supervises a maintenance shop under the overall responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The role leads 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 alternate-fuel vehicles), containers, and other heavy-duty equipment complies with company safety and compliance standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The supervisor plans and schedules repair work to complete it safely and promptly while reducing lost productivity. The position also oversees shop performance, quality control, diagnostics, inventory, employee supervision, and team administration. It requires advanced knowledge of heavy-equipment and vehicle systems to perform and oversee preventive and repair maintenance, including work on site and on the road.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 work practices and DOT, OSHA, and other federal and state regulations.
Advanced knowledge of engine, emissions, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as relevant vehicle control, HVAC, and welding systems.

Responsibilities

Direct A-, B-, and C-level technicians 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 operations 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 recommending merit increases, promotions, and job changes.
Inspect outside repairs to verify work complies with company safety and compliance procedures and applicable federal and state regulations, and follow up when appropriate.
Identify training opportunities and document issues; discuss corrective action constructively with technicians when needed.
Conduct quality control inspections and track issues and resolutions to ensure work is properly 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 the maintenance shop inventory control system, maintain necessary equipment and parts levels, and keep purchases within budget.
Review and approve expenses within the supervisor’s approval authority; refer larger expenses or major repairs to the manager as appropriate.
Apply advanced knowledge of engine, emissions, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, vehicle body control, heating, and air-conditioning systems to maintain and repair heavy equipment and vehicles safely and promptly.
Use welding tools to repair heavy equipment and return it to operable condition safely and efficiently.
Manage team administrative matters, including payroll, employee records, preventive and corrective maintenance records, entry of information in Dossier Maintenance Software, budget preparation and submission, and setting departmental goals aligned with division targets and performance objectives.