Vice President Of Fleet Maintenance

About the Role

The Vice President of Fleet Maintenance oversees all maintenance activities across Operations, including planning, organizing, and implementing functions associated with the maintenance and reliability of heavy to light refuse vehicles, plant equipment, operational facilities, and heavy construction equipment. This position ensures the effective operation of maintenance departments throughout the organization and provides leadership to managers overseeing truck maintenance, plant maintenance, fleet support services, technical services, non-revenue vehicles, and operational facilities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve departmental goals and objectives; monitor progress and report results to Executive Vice Presidents, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure all maintenance systems and equipment are fully functional and properly serviced.
• Maintain sufficient vehicles and equipment to meet daily operational needs.
• Implement quality control measures and develop systems to ensure compliance with maintenance procedures and safety standards.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of refuse vehicles, heavy equipment, and plant operational systems, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.
• Take overall responsibility for the maintenance and repair of essential waste equipment, including refuse trucks, tractors and trailers, heavy equipment (CAT), and plant operational equipment.
• Manage department budgets; support the development of annual maintenance budgets, capital projects, and equipment goals. Monitor expenses to remain within approved parameters.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and activities with internal departments to ensure needs and expectations are met, adjusting plans as required.
• Ensure each department manager maintains activity plans, SOPs, budgets, and test plans as required by regulatory agencies.
• Verify that all safety certification and compliance requirements are met.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with safety, security, cleanliness, environmental, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public.
• Promote safety awareness and ensure adherence to all safety procedures and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in Fleet Maintenance management.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• 5+ years of experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School Certificate in Diesel Technology.
• Waste industry experience.
• Lean management and Six Sigma background.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401K.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
• Career plan.
• Recognition programs.
• Professional development learning.
• An exceptional work environment.

Pay

$220,000 - $275,000