Fleet Maintenance Manager

Job Summary

Manages the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, focusing on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, management development, and high training and safety standards. Supports both our Orangeburg & Sumter locations, which include five mechanics and approximately 25-30 assets.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
• Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.
• Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Safeguards maintenance shops by ensuring adequate staffing and proper training of mechanics.
• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Maintains financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Aids in the budget process as required.
• Creates a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department, including selecting, coaching, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance.
• Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Motivates, coaches, counsels, and disciplines managers according to WM’s policies and procedures and ensures that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or High School Diploma/GED (accredited) with 4 years of relevant experience, plus 5 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirements).
• Preferred: Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Office: Primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.