Rolling-Stock Maintenance Supervisor
About The Position
The Rolling-Stock Maintenance Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for leading and working alongside the team, maintaining Liberty Tire Recycling’s fleet of semi-trucks, trailers, and other rolling-stock assets. This role oversees all maintenance and repair activities related to DOT-regulated vehicles and trailers, ensuring compliance, safety, and equipment uptime. The ideal candidate brings strong diagnostic skills, experience with diesel engines and trailer systems, and the ability to effectively lead a team in a fast-paced, fleet-based environment.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of diesel engine repair, trailer systems, and DOT compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing commercial fleet equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic codes.
- Effective leadership and team-building skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Experience with fleet management or maintenance tracking systems.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, outdoor and shop-based fleet environment.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or diesel mechanic training preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance management experience with commercial truck and trailer fleets.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in transportation, waste/recycling, or logistics industries preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a working supervisor by actively participating in daily maintenance and repair tasks alongside the team.
- Oversee all maintenance activities related to semi-trucks, trailers, yard trucks, and other fleet equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, brake, suspension, and HVAC systems on tractors and trailers.
- Oversee maintenance of forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment.
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including scheduling and completing required inspections and documentation.
- Develop and oversee preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend asset life.
- Supervise and train fleet mechanics, ensuring adherence to safety and maintenance best practices.
- Prioritize and manage repairs using a work order or fleet management system.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
- Oversee parts inventory and coordinate external vendor and warranty repairs as needed.
- Support and drive continuous improvement in fleet reliability, safety, and maintenance processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
