Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at Republic Services

Richmond, Virginia, 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 to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance on 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

Responsibilities

Supervise a technician (mechanic) team responsible for preventive maintenance/repair of fleet, machinery supporting post-collection facility, and equipment servicing the container shop
Provide direction to A, B, C level, and lead technicians to ensure repairs/maintenance are performed in compliance with company safety/compliance standards and federal/state regulations
Plan and schedule repair work to ensure safe and timely completion, reducing lost productivity
Monitor operational performance/efficiency and redirect activities as needed
Report to management on performance and recommend process/programmatic changes for improvement/efficiencies
Supervise technicians, including daily shop huddles, fleet walks, coaching/counseling/training, hiring/termination decisions with HR/management, performance evaluations, and recommendations for merit increases/promotions/job changes
Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure compliance with company procedures and regulations; follow up as needed
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 to maintain equipment/parts levels 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, and setting 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, and managing shop operations including inventory and performance evaluations.

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 staff, making hiring/termination decisions with HR, and performing performance evaluations and merit recommendations.

What technical knowledge is required for this position?

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

Is the salary or compensation specified for this role?

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.