Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Vehicle Maintenance Managers are responsible for the management of the vehicle maintenance staff at a facility. This position manages the facility's maintenance function in order to maintain a safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet of vehicles and/or equipment, and an adequate supply of containers. Managers hire, train, coach, evaluate, counsel, and manage the performance of the facility's maintenance staff with an emphasis on safety and productivity. The hours and physical demands may vary by location.


Responsibilities of Position:

• Manages the maintenance staff, including hiring, training, scheduling work assignments, performance management, discipline, and authorization of overtime.
• Regularly communicates with operations and others regarding the status of fleet vehicles, containers, and/or other equipment.
• Controls maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control, and outsourcing of repairs. Works with the controller and participates in the budget process.
• Identifies trends in road calls, breakdowns, and shop hours and responds appropriately.
• Maintains an ongoing preventive maintenance program to ensure vehicle safety and operating efficiency.
• Trains and directs employees to improve their overall performance.
• Monitors and enforces quality and safety standards and ensures all compliance goals are met or exceeded.
• Ensures completion of daily duties and ensures that all productivity goals are met or exceeded.
• Performs and conducts performance evaluations, monitors and tracks employee attendance, and completes disciplinary actions/meetings.
• Maintains proper records and files, including all compliance.
• Conducts investigations for accidents and injuries.
• Conducts employee observations to ensure safety and procedures are being followed.
• Prepares and submits/presents accurate and timely reports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 1 to 10 employees.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Knowledge of OSHA and DOT, preferred.
• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications.
• Must be able to work independently, make decisions, prioritize work, and resolve problems.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, employees, and managers.

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 3 - 5 years of previous management experience.
• 3 - 5 years performing repairs and maintenance on diesel-powered, heavy vehicles, hydraulics, equipment, and related components preferred.
• Experience with maintaining parts inventory.
• Familiarity with the use of repair manuals, electrical wiring, and schematics is necessary to troubleshoot.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.


Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

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