Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors

Supervise the maintenance staff, including training, scheduling work assignments, and authorization of overtime ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.

• Complete employee reviews
• Maintain attendance records
• Hold team members accountable
• Prioritize work to meet operational needs and ensure efficiency
• Coach and mentor direct reports with proper use of SAP programming and assignment
• Communicate with management, operations, and others regarding the status of fleet vehicles, containers, and/or other equipment
• Maintain quality and safety standards
• Review work orders and ensure parts inventory is maintained appropriately
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely
• Train and direct employees to meet or exceed standards
• Work cross-functionally and maintain a positive work atmosphere
• Conduct employee observations and work audits to ensure safety and procedures are being followed
• Perform road calls to repair vehicles as necessary in the event of vehicle breakdowns
• Perform road tests to determine necessary repairs as needed
• Perform mechanical duties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities Needed

• Familiarity with use of repair manuals, electrical wiring, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot
• Attention to detail and ability to track and maintain documentation
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications, SAP a plus
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• 3 years performing repairs and maintenance on diesel powered, heavy vehicles, hydraulics, equipment, and/or related components
• Waste industry experience, a plus
• Management experience preferred
• Experience working with welding equipment 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 in changing temperatures
• Continuously working in wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Continuously sitting
• Frequently standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• No DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• 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