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, to maintain and repair vehicles in a timely and safe manner
Knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems to effectively diagnose and repair complex heating and cooling systems in vehicles
Knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner
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 all repair and maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and timely
Monitor operational performance and efficiency, redirect activities as needed, report to management on performance, and make recommendations for process/programmatic improvements
Supervise technicians including conducting daily shop huddles, fleet walks, coaching/counseling/training on performance/corrective action, hiring/termination decisions with HR and management, employee training, performance evaluations, and recommendations for merit increases, promotions, or job changes
Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure compliance with company safety procedures and federal/state regulations, with appropriate follow-up
Identify training opportunities, document issues, and discuss corrective actions with technicians
Conduct Quality Control Inspections, track issues and resolutions to ensure compliance with company safety procedures and regulations
Oversee repair diagnostics on complex matters, provide coaching, and road test vehicles as needed to determine repairs
Oversee maintenance shop inventory control to maintain equipment/parts levels and ensure purchases are within budget; review/approve expenses within approval level and refer larger ones to manager
Manage administrative matters including payroll, employee records, records of preventive/corrective maintenance in Dossier Maintenance Software, prepare/submit budgets, and set departmental goals aligned with targets/performance objectives
Plan and schedule repair work to ensure safe and timely completion, reducing lost productivity
Ensure all repairs/maintenance comply with company safety/compliance standards and federal/state regulations