Region Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Rumpke Careers•Columbus, OH

19d

About The Position

Rumpke is a family-owned waste and recycling company providing services to residents, businesses, and communities. Region Vehicle Maintenance Managers provide strategic oversight of vehicle and container maintenance operations across multiple locations, ensuring a safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet. The role leads and develops regional Maintenance Managers and their teams, sets performance standards focused on safety, quality, and productivity, and holds end-to-end accountability for regional container maintenance and inventory management. Through coaching, talent development, and performance management, the manager promotes operational excellence and regulatory compliance throughout the fleet network. Hours are flexible, with a primarily 7 AM–5 PM Monday–Friday schedule. The role must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, including for 24-hour emergency calls. The position manages 1–10 employees and oversees and directs other managers. Travel between offices is required as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industry experience managing multiple locations.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and 24-hour emergency calls as needed.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally, and 100 lbs rarely.
Ability to work frequently outside in changing temperatures and wet or humid conditions, and continuously in areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter.
Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, sit, stand, and walk.
Ability to work in possible high-traffic conditions and tight driving areas and with exposure to residential and commercial waste.
Clear and persuasive verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
Strong organization and attention to detail, including managing multiple priorities and projects accurately and on time.
Strong planning and organizational skills, including effective delegation and execution.
Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams while driving accountability and results.
Ability to meet deadlines and ensure assignments and deliverables are completed within established timeframes.
Ability to analyze trends and data, identify improvement opportunities, and translate insights into operational strategies.

Nice To Haves

CDL.
Computer proficiency in Windows and Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
Experience with SAP software.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Maintenance Managers across multiple locations, including workforce planning, budgeted payroll, DOT hours compliance, and attendance, vacation, and leave scheduling.
Conduct quarterly audits of preventive maintenance, road calls, warranty recovery, and parts inventory management at each location.
Ensure maintenance operations meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards and comply with local, state, and federal regulations and company policy.
Guide managers on hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, and staffing within budgeted hours.
Serve as the key liaison to Regional and Area leadership, providing visibility into fleet, container, and equipment status across the territory.
Own maintenance financial performance and partner with location managers to meet budgeted costs for internal and external repairs, personnel, purchasing, inventory, and maintenance metrics.
Maintain fleet-wide DOT compliance through oversight of vehicle inspections and repairs.
Ensure garage operations across locations run efficiently, with accountability for procedures and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.