Vice President of Fleet Maintenance Operations

Essential Job Functions

• Achieve departmental goals and objectives; monitor progress and report results to Executive Vice Presidents, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure that all maintenance systems and equipment are fully functional and properly serviced.
• Ensure sufficient vehicles and equipment are maintained and available 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 but not limited to: 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 and ensure they remain within approved parameters.
• Cook up 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• Llean management and Six Sigma background
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)