Fleet Manager/Shop Manager-Great Opportunity!

Waste Pro USA•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Fleet Manager/Shop Manager plans, organizes, and supervises the Division’s maintenance staff and functions. The role is responsible for fleet and equipment support and associated maintenance processes, including inspection, repair, pre- and post-servicing, vehicle distribution, quality assurance, and disposal at the Division level. The manager partners with the Regional Maintenance Manager and Operations teams to maintain fleet condition, equipment reliability, safety, and cost-effective performance. The position oversees maintenance personnel and programs, fleet inventory and condition reporting, maintenance budgets, regulatory compliance, equipment purchasing and movement, vendor performance, and maintenance-related training. It also provides hands-on maintenance assistance as needed and uses operational data and analysis to improve fleet quality and maintenance performance. The normal work setting is both inside and outside, with occasional exposure to extreme weather. The work may involve exposure to chemical and residential waste, physical activity and lifting, and getting in and out of commercial motor vehicle cabs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma.
15 or more years of progressive hands-on experience in fleet management.
Solid project management, resource planning, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Specialized understanding of maintenance procedures and general knowledge of industry regulations, including EPA, DOT, and OSHA.
Ability to manage complex, dynamic situations and balance strategic and tactical priorities.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across functions in a matrix organization.
Skill in planning and implementing goals for cost-effective management of allocated resources.
Basic understanding of accounting principles.
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to produce accurate, consistent work.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and maintenance software such as Dossier.
Strong analytical skills, including research, interpretation, data management, and report generation.
Experience managing or working as a member of an indirect or cross-functional team.
Ability to manage and influence operational and administrative processes in a high-growth environment.
A record of success reflected in professional, personal, and academic accomplishments.
Ability to use company-mandated personal protective equipment.
Ability to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle 50 to 100 times per day.
Ability to lift 50 to 75 pounds from floor to waist height unassisted, lift 50 pounds from floor to shoulder height unassisted, and lift 50 pounds from floor to overhead unassisted.
Ability to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to bend at the knees and waist, reach overhead or outward with extended arms, and twist at the waist frequently (100 to 200 times).
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions during road calls.
Sufficient stamina to maintain a steady work pace throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

Preferred background in waste services, transportation, maintenance, or parts administration.

Responsibilities

Manage departmental hiring, training, coaching, performance management, discipline, work-assignment scheduling, and overtime authorization.
Maintain an ongoing preventive and corrective maintenance program that establishes a standard for service excellence.
Review status reports on road calls, breakdowns, parts inventory, repairs, and safety performance.
Provide hands-on maintenance assistance as needed.
Educate drivers about DVIR responsibilities, fleet vehicle operation, and basic CDL requirements.
Ensure maintenance-related data is available for entry into the vehicle maintenance system.
Monitor Dossier efficiencies, including inventory control, performance goals, measurement, monitoring, and reporting.
Assist with purchasing vehicles, equipment, tools, and containers.
Establish maintenance-related training sessions to improve fleet condition and the operational knowledge of drivers, mechanics, and shop personnel.
Administer and monitor regional adherence to federal and state programs and oversee maintenance in accordance with EPA and other mandatory regulations.
Verify implementation of DOT, OSHA, and EPA requirements and monitor ongoing conformance in coordination with local Safety, Corporate Safety, and the Regional Maintenance Manager.
Ensure efficient equipment utilization, maintenance quality, and transportation to ready-lines.
Report fleet inventory and condition, including out-of-service listings matched to the asset list.
Manage divisional maintenance budgets.
Implement and monitor fleet maintenance activities, including pre- and post-trip inspections, safety lanes, warranty recovery, tire standards, oil and lubricants, major component failures, and new initiatives.
Facilitate equipment movement between divisions, ensuring required inspections and delivery in ready condition.
Evaluate body-damage estimates related to maintenance and fleet functions, manage cost controls, and improve vendor service.
Evaluate equipment performance and recommend modifications or alternate vendors based on maintenance and costing information.
Analyze fleet maintenance service issues, conduct root-cause analysis, recommend remediation, and escalate issues as needed.
Support development of useful metrics and online/offline diagnostic reporting tools to track fleet quality and maintenance performance.
Attend and participate in assigned corporation-sponsored training courses.
Keep up to date on job-appropriate technology used by Waste Pro.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.