Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Rumpke Careers•Nelsonville, OH

11d

About The Position

Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors oversee the day-to-day operations of vehicle maintenance staff at a facility and provide leadership and direction to maintenance employees. They coordinate and supervise maintenance work and repairs while monitoring safety, productivity, and quality. The position manages 6–20 employees and may include performing mechanical work, road calls, and road tests as needed. The role requires working cross-functionally with management and operations, maintaining accurate records and parts inventory, and ensuring work meets company policies and applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Work may involve nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, flexible hours, and availability for 24-hour emergency calls.

Requirements

At least 3 years performing repairs and maintenance on diesel-powered heavy vehicles, hydraulics, equipment, and/or related components.
Familiarity with repair manuals, electrical wiring, and schematics needed for troubleshooting.
Attention to detail and ability to track and maintain documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills and working knowledge of Windows applications.
Ability to read and speak English well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and DOT rules and regulations.
At least 19 years of age.
No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
No DUI or OVI within the last 5 years, or 2 in the last 10 years.
Ability to travel between offices as required.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, and overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
Availability for 24-hour emergency calls.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Waste industry experience.
Management experience.
Experience working with welding equipment.
Working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance staff, including training, scheduling work assignments, and authorizing overtime while ensuring work is performed safely and in compliance with regulations and company policies.
Complete employee reviews, monitor and track attendance, and hold team members accountable.
Prioritize work to meet operational needs and ensure efficiency.
Coach and mentor direct reports on proper use of SAP programming and assignments.
Communicate with management, operations, and others about the status of fleet vehicles, containers, and other equipment.
Ensure the maintenance department maintains quality and safety standards.
Perform and monitor vehicle inspections.
Review work orders and ensure parts inventory is maintained appropriately.
Ensure paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
Train and direct employees to meet or exceed standards.
Work cross-functionally and communicate in a manner that promotes positive relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, employees, and managers.
Conduct employee observations and work audits to ensure safety and procedures are followed.
Perform road calls to repair vehicles when breakdowns occur.
Road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs.
Perform mechanical duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.