Fleet Maintenance Manager at Republic Services

Ottawa, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, Fleet ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems of heavy equipment and vehicles
Advanced engine chassis repair and maintenance expertise
Advanced knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems
Advanced knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems for diagnosis and repair
Advanced knowledge of welding tools for heavy equipment repairs

Responsibilities

Oversee up to 5+ maintenance shops and manage multiple teams of technicians, maintenance supervisors, and/or other maintenance managers for preventive maintenance and repair of 91+ trucks (diesel and alternate fuel), machinery, supporting 3 post-collection facilities and 3 container shops
Provide direction to on-site technicians and technician supervisors, and leadership to maintenance supervisors or managers, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely repair/maintenance work; reallocate resources among sites as needed
Oversee coordination, planning, and scheduling of all repair work to increase productivity while managing department overtime
Monitor shops' operational performance and efficiency; redirect activities, report to management on performance, and implement procedures for process/programmatic improvements
Oversee daily shop huddles, fleet walk-arounds; coach and counsel lead technicians and maintenance supervisors on performance and corrective action; make hiring/termination decisions with HR and management; oversee employee training and performance evaluations
Maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program for all shops; identify trends in road calls and breakdowns; oversee maintenance of buildings and facilities; control costs related to personnel, purchasing, inventory, and outsourcing
Perform inspections of outside repairs and maintenance to ensure compliance with company safety procedures and federal/state regulations; follow up, identify training opportunities, document issues, and discuss corrective actions
Accountable for scheduled Quality Control Inspections; track issues and resolutions to ensure compliance
Manage related management and administrative matters, including payroll and maintenance of employee records, records of preventive and corrective maintenance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fleet MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceDiesel RepairAlternate Fuel VehiclesHeavy Duty Equipment RepairMaintenance SchedulingTeam LeadershipSafety ComplianceOvertime ManagementPerformance MonitoringHiringTermination DecisionsShop Operations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Fleet Maintenance Manager position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key responsibilities does the Fleet Maintenance Manager handle?

The role involves overseeing up to 5+ maintenance shops and multiple teams of technicians and supervisors for a fleet of 91+ trucks, implementing maintenance policies, ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing preventive maintenance programs, and controlling costs.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The manager oversees multiple teams including on-site technicians, technician supervisors, maintenance supervisors, and other maintenance managers across up to 5+ shops supporting 91+ trucks and 3 post-collection facilities.

What makes a strong candidate for the Fleet Maintenance Manager role?

Strong candidates have leadership experience directing technicians and supervisors across multiple sites, expertise in fleet maintenance for diesel and alternate fuel trucks, skills in compliance with safety regulations, cost control, and performance management including hiring, training, and corrective actions.