Director of Heavy Equipment Maintenance Operations

Overview:

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.  

Essential Job Summary::

The Director of Maintenance – Landfill Operations provides strategic leadership and oversight of maintenance activities across landfill, rail, support, and bulk transfer operations. This position manages the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of essential fleet assets, ensuring compliance with IWS World Class Maintenance standards. The Director drives preventive maintenance excellence, manages budgets, and aligns maintenance practices with operational efficiency, safety, and environmental stewardship.

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.:

• Develop and execute landfill-specific preventive and predictive maintenance programs for heavy equipment including but not limited to compactors, dozers, loaders, excavators, top picks and other support vehicles.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reporting to track PM compliance, equipment availability, labor efficiency and cost performance.
• Collaborate with the VP of Landfill to align maintenance objectives with production goals and financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and RCRA regulations, and maintain environmental readiness for landfill operations.
• Lead, train and develop maintenance staff, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
• Oversee capital planning, rebuild vs. replace analysis, and lifecycle management for all landfill, rail and transfer assets.
• Implement data-driven decision-making using maintenance systems and telematics to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Monitor and control maintenance budgets, cost-per-hour metrics, and ensure expenditures align with organizational goals..
• Maintain vendor and OEM relationships to drive warranty recovery, parts availability, and cost savings.
• Ensure all work practices follow IWS’s World Class Maintenance program principles, with strong focus on safety and environmental integrity.
• Manage the maintenance budget, approving costs and
• Collaborate with other department heads to align maintenance strategies with organizational objectives and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements and Qualifications::

 

• High School Diploma required with 10+ years of maintenance management experience in landfill or heavy equipment operations.
• CDL and equipment safety certifications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and fleet management systems (e.g., TMT, JDLink, CAT SIS, VisionLink, etc).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze data, and drive cost optimization.
• Experience leading both union and non-union workforces.
• Proven record of improving uptime, safety performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Additional Information:

IWS’s base pay actually offered takes into account a range of factors including, but not limited to, internal equity, the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs.

 

Bonus: This role is bonus eligible as part of the compensation package.

 

Benefits: IWS employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should an employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

 

 

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 $160,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $180,000.00/Yr.