Fleet Maintenance and Technical Development Trainer

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and 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.

The Training Manager – Fleet Maintenance & Technical Development leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Interstate Waste Services’ company-wide maintenance and operations training programs. This role ensures alignment with IWS’s World Class Maintenance standards, safety culture, and operational excellence goals. The manager oversees technical training for refuse trucks, tractors and trailers, heavy equipment, and support assets, fostering technician skill development, compliance, and performance improvement.

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive technical training curriculum for all maintenance positions across asset classes.
• Establish and maintain competency matrices, certification programs, and technician development paths.
• Coordinate OEM and vendor-based training programs with partners such as Mack, Peterbilt, Battle Motors, Heil, McNeilus, CAT, Volvo, etc.
• Integrate LMS and TMT Fleet Maintenance data to track training effectiveness on KPIs such as PM compliance, breakdown percentage, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct shop audits and skill assessments to validate training adoption and identify development needs.
• Collaborate with Safety and Compliance to ensure all technical training includes OSHA, DOT, and environmental compliance components.
• Lead the development of leadership training for Maintenance Managers and Directors focusing on coaching, team building, and KPI management.
• Develop and utilize reports and dashboards to communicate training metrics and improvements to executive leadership.
• Support acquisitions and new shop integrations with rapid training and onboarding programs.
• Serve as liaison between Corporate Maintenance, Safety, HR, and field operations to ensure consistency in training delivery and compliance.

Education and Experience

• Required: High School Diploma with 7+ years of progressive maintenance or training experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 5+ years of leadership experience in fleet or technical training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ASE or OEM certifications preferred but not required

Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Ability to analyze data from TMT or comparable fleet software to measure training effectiveness.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA, and DOT standards.
• Self-starter with organizational and follow-through abilities.

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.