Maintenance Supervisor - Landfill

Republic Services•Belleville, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor - Landfill is responsible for the execution and performance of all maintenance activities at the site, including heavy equipment, treatment plant systems, landfill infrastructure, maintenance systems administration, workforce leadership, site grounds, and safety and regulatory compliance. This role leads a multi-disciplinary maintenance team and is accountable for equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, repair quality, system reliability, and overall maintenance performance.

Requirements

Have a hands-on approach and skill set for performing tasks and training.
Knowledge of maintenance systems, technical operations, and building codes and regulations.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence related to the work.
Knowledge of acceptable purchasing practices.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work.
Knowledge of custodial and maintenance techniques.
3+ years in a maintenance work environment including maintenance and facilities experience, or related field.
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
Valid state-issued driver's license with an MVR that meets company standards.

Responsibilities

Owns maintenance, repair, and uptime of all heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, articulated trucks, and support equipment.
Ensures preventative maintenance is completed on schedule and to standard.
Drives accurate troubleshooting and repairs that resolve issues the first time.
Eliminates repeat failures by enforcing proper diagnostic and repair practices.
Prioritizes work to support landfill production.
Owns maintenance and reliability of all treatment systems, including pumps, piping, valves, and process equipment.
Maintains air pollution control systems, including baghouses and the regenerative thermal oxidizer.
Ensures systems remain operational and in compliance at all times.
Coordinates work to avoid disrupting treatment operations.
Identifies and corrects issues before they impact throughput or compliance.
Owns maintenance and reliability of landfill systems, including leachate collection systems, pumps, piping, and infrastructure.
Directly leads the crew responsible for landfill infrastructure.
Assigns and prioritizes work to protect environmental control systems.
Ensures all systems are functional, reliable, and compliant.
Owns Fleetio and Samsara and is accountable for how they are used.
Ensures all work orders are created, updated, and closed correctly and on time.
Maintains accurate equipment history, preventative maintenance schedules, and repair records.
Holds the team accountable for documenting all work performed.
Uses system data to track downtime, identify problem equipment, and drive corrective action.
Leads mechanics, welders, plant maintenance personnel, landfill infrastructure crews, and grounds personnel.
Assigns work based on urgency, skill level, and operational impact.
Sets expectations and holds the team accountable for quality, productivity, and safety.
Coaches and develops employees to improve capability and consistency.
Manages performance and discipline in coordination with HR and union representation as required.
Owns site grounds and facility support through assigned personnel.
Ensures site conditions meet operational, safety, and compliance expectations.
Plans and prioritizes work to maintain the facility in working condition.
Enforces all safety and regulatory requirements across maintenance activities.
Ensures all work meets federal, state, and local requirements for a hazardous waste facility.
Identifies hazards and corrects unsafe conditions immediately.
Supports and participates in site emergency response.
Ensures maintenance practices support environmental compliance at all times.