Recycling Maint Supervisor at Republic Services

Milpitas, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Recycling, Waste ManagementIndustries

High school diploma or G.E.D
Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in the recycling, transportation, disposal or related industry
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring a thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulations
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office knowledge
Ability to engage in root cause problem solving
Effective communications skills
Ability to direct staff
Strong customer service orientation
Organizational skills
Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement
Advanced knowledge of stationary recycling equipment (e.g., conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins and pneumatics), engine chassis, vehicle body control systems (including hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems), heating and air conditioning systems, engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems, and knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment

Supervises technicians in maintenance shop; conducts daily debrief meetings; coaches/counsels all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; makes hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conducts employee training and performance evaluations; evaluates and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions and job changes, as appropriate
Conducts Quality Control Inspections; tracks issues and issue resolution to ensure all work is properly completed and is in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations
Oversees maintenance shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget
Reviews and approves expenses that are within scope of approval level; refers larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate
Oversees repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provides coaching where necessary
Supervises a technician (mechanic) team responsible for preventive maintenance/repair of fixed and mobile equipment and building and facility maintenance; plans and schedules repair work for the work group to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent