Director of Fleet Maintenance

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Fleet Maintenance to lead fleet maintenance operations across multiple locations in Rockland and Orange County, NY. This is a senior leadership role responsible for maximizing fleet reliability, availability, safety, and overall performance at Interstate Waste Services (IWS), a leading provider of solid waste, recycling, and environmental services throughout the greater New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support fleet maintenance operations across multiple locations.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve fleet reliability, availability, and performance.
• Oversee maintenance managers, teams, PM programs, work scheduling, and daily operations.
• Monitor key maintenance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage fleet maintenance budgets while controlling costs and total cost of ownership.
• Oversee parts inventory, vendors, suppliers, warranties, and outside services.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, ANSI, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Safety, and other leaders to improve productivity and service delivery.
• Manage and develop maintenance personnel, including experience working with unionized labor.
• Lead asset planning, fuel conservation, vehicle safety, and contingency planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related fleet maintenance experience with a high school diploma; or 5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong experience with heavy-duty truck maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.
• Proven leadership experience managing fleet maintenance teams and operations.
• Experience managing unionized employees.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, including DOT and OSHA.
• Demonstrated experience with maintenance budgets, financial controls, vendors, parts, and warranty programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and fleet maintenance software.
• Self-starter with a process-oriented approach and strong team-building skills.