Manager of Fleet Maintenance

Overview:

recycling services in the greater New York,   New Jersey   and Connecticut markets with a rail-served landfill in Ohio .   IWS is committed to delivering high-quality waste,   recycling,   and environmental services, while prioritizing the safety of our employees,   customers,   and communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial,   medical,   and commercial/residential customers.  

Founded in 1998, IWS has grown over the years through acquisitions, many of which were family-owned businesses that   remain   a part of our team today.   We’re   proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values and care of a family-run business.  

Essential Job Summary::

The   Manager of Fleet   Maintenance   is responsible for   overseeing the Brooklyn Site Maintenance Shop and managing a team of technicians, welders and administrative personnel who   are responsible for   the preventive maintenance and repair of fleet equipment. The Maintenance Manager   is responsible for   providing   directions   to a team of technicians. Responsibilities include implementing and monitoring maintenance policies and procedures to ensure that all repairs and maintenance of Interstate Waste Services/ Action Environmental Service’s equipment, including trucks, containers, and other heavy-duty equipment, are performed in compliance with the Company's safety and compliance standards, and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.  

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily . Other duties may be assigned .  

 

• Provide   directions   to technicians, welders, and administrative personnel to ensure that all repair/ maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and   timely   manner, reallocating resources among sites as   appropriate . Oversee coordination, planning & scheduling of all repair work to increase productivity, while effectively managing department's overtime. Monitor the   shops   operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities appropriately. Report to Leadership on shops'   performance; implement procedures for process/programmatic changes for improvement or   efficiency .  

• Manage daily shop safety meetings; fleet walk-arounds; coaching and counseling of maintenance team personnel and conduct corrective action, when necessary; make hiring/ termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; oversee employee training and performance evaluations; evaluate, recommend and approve maintenance personnel recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job changes, as appropriate.  

• Maintain an on-going preventive maintenance program for all shops within   areas   of responsibility.   Identify   trends in road calls/  breakdowns ; oversee maintenance of building and other facility needs on site; control maintenance costs relating to personnel,   purchasing , inventory control and outsourcing of repairs.  

• Perform inspections of outside repairs and maintenance to ensure all work is properly completed   in accordance with   Company safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations; follow up where   appropriate .   Identify   training opportunities and, as necessary, document issues and constructively discuss corrective action, as needed, with maintenance personnel.  

• Accountable for scheduled Quality Control Inspections, track   issues   and resolution to ensure all work is properly completed   in accordance with   Company safety and compliance procedures, and federal and state regulations.  

• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems of heavy equipment and vehicles used by Company to ensure ability to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions, on site and on road, including: Advanced engine chassis repair and maintenance; Advanced knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems to maintain and repair vehicles in a timely and safe manner; Advanced knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems to effectively diagnose and repair complex heating and cooling systems in vehicles in a timely and safe manner; and Advance knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure equipment is back in an operable condition as quickly and as safely as possible.  

• Manage related administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into Maintenance Software, prepare and submit budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with company targets and performance objectives established by leadership.  

Requirements and Qualifications::

• At least 5 years of   experience as a Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor for a large fleet of vehicles or multiple site locations requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Haz Com and OSHA Lock Out Tag Out.  

• 3 years of leadership experience  

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.  

• Advanced Root Cause Problem Solving.  

• Effective and professional   communications   skills.  

• Strong customer service orientation.  

• Ability to   anticipate   business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that equipment .   Employees   and fiscal resources are   utilized   in the most efficient manner.  

• High level   of analytical   skills   to develop a range of   possible solutions   to address a wide range of issues.  

• Organizational skills.  

• Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.  

• Good   financial management   and planning skills; ability to understand financial terms, budgets,   tables   and reports. Ability to develop realistic, comprehensive plans to make efficient use of resources.  

• Automotive Service Excellence T2 Diesel Engine, T Master Certified. T3 Drive T4 Brake TS Suspension and Steering.  

Additional Information:

This job description is intended to be   an accurate   representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or   required . Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.  

 

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

Salary Range Minimum: USD $110,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $140,000.00/Yr.