Fleet Maintenance Shop Supervisor at Republic Services

Houston, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Waste Management, TransportationIndustries

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems for heavy equipment and vehicles
Knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems
Knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems to diagnose and repair complex systems
Knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment
Ability to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on-site and on the road
Ability to road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs
Experience supervising technicians, including hiring/termination decisions, performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and training

Responsibilities

Supervise technician team (A, B, C level, and lead technicians) for preventive maintenance/repair of fleet (trucks - diesel and alternate fuel), containers, heavy duty equipment, post-collection facility machinery, and container shop equipment
Provide direction to ensure all repairs/maintenance comply with company safety/compliance standards and federal/state regulations
Plan and schedule repair work to ensure safe, timely completion and reduce lost productivity
Monitor operational performance/efficiency and redirect activities as needed
Report to management on performance and recommend process/programmatic changes for improvement/efficiencies
Conduct daily shop huddles, fleet walks, coaching/counseling/training, performance evaluations, merit increase/promotion recommendations, and hiring/termination decisions with HR/management
Perform inspections of outside repairs and follow up to ensure compliance
Identify training opportunities, document issues, and discuss corrective actions with technicians
Conduct Quality Control Inspections, track issues/resolutions for compliance
Oversee repair diagnostics on complex matters, provide coaching, and road test vehicles if required
Oversee maintenance shop inventory control, ensure equipment/parts levels, manage purchases within budget, review/approve expenses, and refer larger ones to manager
Manage administrative matters: payroll, employee records, maintenance records in Dossier Software, budget preparation/submission, set departmental goals aligned with targets/objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fleet MaintenanceDiesel RepairPreventive MaintenanceTechnician SupervisionSafety ComplianceEquipment InspectionPerformance EvaluationEmployee TrainingSchedulingHeavy Duty Equipment

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor?

The role involves supervising a technician team for preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles, machinery, and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations, planning and scheduling work, conducting inspections, and managing inventory and expenses.

What salary or compensation is offered for this 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 supervisory duties does the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor handle?

Duties include providing direction to A, B, C level and lead technicians, conducting daily shop huddles and fleet walks, coaching and training, making hiring/termination decisions with HR, and performing employee evaluations and recommendations for promotions or merit increases.

What technical knowledge is required for this role?

The position requires advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic, and electrical systems to oversee diagnostics, perform inspections, and ensure proper repairs.