Fleet Maintenance Manager

Fleet Maintenance Manager

Springdale, Arkansas

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is one of North America's largest environmental services companies, providing solid waste collection and recycling across a broad U.S. and Canadian footprint. They run a large, diversified hauling fleet and operate on a genuine safety-first culture, with real investment in their people, their equipment, and the communities they serve.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a hands-on leadership role owning maintenance across the hauling fleet - residential, frontload, and commercial trucks running varied diesel platforms. You'll lead the Lead Mechanics at each site, partner with a Maintenance Supervisor, and keep the fleet safe, reliable, and DOT-compliant while controlling parts, fuel, and maintenance spend. The client is intentionally seeking an external leader with a fresh perspective - someone who leads from the shop floor, runs a disciplined preventive maintenance program, and puts safety before schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Lead and supervise all maintenance staff and shop operations across hauling sites
• Schedule and manage preventive maintenance and repairs to keep the fleet road-ready
• Drive preventive maintenance program performance across residential, frontload, and commercial trucks
• Ensure DOT, OSHA, safety, and company compliance standards are met in every
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, and safety records
• Coordinate equipment and fleet availability with Operations leadership
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce safety policies - safety before schedule
• Manage parts inventory, fuel usage, and the maintenance budget
• Oversee shop cleanliness, appearance, and facility up
• keepRecruit, train, evaluate, develop, and discipline Lead Mechanics and maintenance staff

WHAT YOU BRING

• Strong fleet management background across mixed truck and diesel engine types
• Hands-on diesel engine maintenance expertise (varied truck/engine platforms)
• Proven leadership of preventive maintenance programs
• P&L basics - managing parts, fuel, and maintenance spend to budget
• Safety-first leadership mindset with DOT and OSHA compliance experience
• DOT certification for air brake and annual vehicle inspections
• Valid CDL, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• High School Diploma or GED
• Willing to travel ~50%, up to 100% temporarily based on operational needs
• Able to work in a shop environment (weather, noise); lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally

NICE TO HAVE

• Prior supervisory experience in a maintenance or shop envir
• onmentMulti-site fleet maintenance leadership expe
• rienceEnvironmental services / solid waste industry background

WHY THI S ROLE

• Multi-site fleet maintenance leadership with real ownership
• Safety-first operation with genuine investment in people and equipment
• Mandate to bring a fresh, external perspective
• Backed by a large, growing North American environmental services platform