Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Manages the maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling work assignments, performance managing, disciplining, and authorizing overtime ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Proactively regularly communicates with operations and others regarding the status of fleet vehicles, containers and/or other equipment
• Controls maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control, and outsourcing of repairs and works with controller to participate in budget process
• Analyzes trends in road calls, equipment breakdowns, and shop hours; takes appropriate action to address immediate issues and implements preventative procedures to reduce recurring issues
• Maintains an ongoing preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle safety and operating efficiency
• Trains and directs employees to improve shop productivity
• Maintains an ongoing preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle safety and operating efficiency
• Monitors and enforces quality and safety standards and ensures all compliance goals are met or exceeded
• Ensures completion of daily duties and ensures that all productivity goals are met or exceeded
• Works cross-functionally to maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, coworkers, employees, and managers
• Maintains accurate and organized maintenance, compliance, and operational records to ensure regulatory compliance and support efficient shop operations
• Assists with thorough investigations of vehicle accidents, equipment damage, and workplace injuries to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Conducts employee observations to ensure all procedures are being followed
• Prepares, analyzes, and presents accurate, timely operational reports, maintenance metrics, and performance data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Supervisory Responsibility: This position will manage 1 to 10 employees
• This position will oversee and direct other managers

Skills & Abilities

• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, prioritize work, and resolve problems
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to understand and use repair manuals, electrical wiring, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot
• Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams

Experience & Knowledge

• 3 - 5 years of previous management experience
• 3 - 5 years performing repairs and maintenance on diesel-powered, heavy vehicles, hydraulics, equipment, and related components preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and DOT rules and regulations

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language