Fleet Maintenance Manager – Waste Pro – Heavy Duty Diesel – West Palm Beach, FL

About the role

Lead One of South Florida's Premier Fleet Maintenance Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop maintenance technicians and shop personnel
• Recruit, hire, schedule, and manage shop employees
• Conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when necessary
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Manage preventive maintenance and repair programs
• Maximize fleet availability and minimize equipment downtime
• Monitor repair quality, road calls, breakdown trends, and technician productivity
• Provide hands-on technical support and guidance when needed
• Ensure work is completed efficiently and safely
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company standards
• Partner with Operations and Safety leadership to maintain regulatory compliance
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation and recordkeeping
• Promote safe work practices throughout the maintenance operation
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets
• Control repair costs while maintaining high-quality standards
• Oversee parts inventory and vendor relationships
• Monitor warranty recovery opportunities
• Aid with fleet replacement planning and equipment purchasing decisions
• Analyze maintenance KPIs and fleet performance metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures
• Implement best practices, process improvements, and preventive maintenance initiatives
• Ensure maintenance management software and inventory systems remain accurate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or college education preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in fleet maintenance management, preferably within the waste, transportation, heavy equipment, or commercial fleet industries
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance technicians, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
• Extensive knowledge of heavy-duty diesel truck maintenance; CNG fleet experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of DOT, OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance budgets, cost controls, resource planning, and asset management
• Strong project management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Able to prioritize multiple projects and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting maintenance data, generating reports, and identifying operational improvements
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and computerized fleet maintenance management systems (such as Dossier or similar CMMS software)
• Proven record of professional achievement, leadership, and operational success
• Valid driver's license required
• CDL (Class A or B) preferred
• Brake Certification required
• Engine Rebuild Certification is a plus

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance with a pathway to FREE healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• FREE, company-paid Group Life Insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Technician Benefits: ASE Certification reimbursement, Master Technician Achievement Bonus, ongoing OEM and manufacturer training, advancement opportunities within a growing organization, monthly tool allowance (+$100 per month), $200 annual boot allowance, company-provided uniforms and PPE