Fleet Maintenance Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Business Unit Fleet Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple maintenance shops and managing multiple teams of technicians and maintenance supervisors within a BU who are responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of a fleet of vehicles, commercial trucks and heavy equipment.
The Business Unit Fleet Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing direction through maintenance supervisors or to a group of technicians and for implementing and monitoring maintenance policies and procedures to ensure that all repairs and maintenance to Republic Services' 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.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direction to on-site technicians and technician supervisor or maintenance supervisors 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 shops' operational performance and efficiency; take action to redirect activities appropriately.
Report to management on shops' performance; implement procedures for process/programmatic changes for improvement or efficiencies.
Overseeing daily shop huddles; fleet walk-arounds; coaching and counseling lead technician and maintenance supervisor(s) on performance and corrective action, when necessary; make hiring/ termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; oversee employee training and performance evaluations.
Maintain an on-going preventive maintenance program for all shops within geographic responsibility.
Identify trends in road calls, break downs; oversees maintenance of building and other facility 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 supervisor.
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, onsite 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 management and administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into applicable Maintenance Software, prepare and submit budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with targets and performance objectives established by BU’s leadership.
May require travel.
Performs other, related duties as assigned or apparent.
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
Advanced Root Cause Problem Solving.
Effective and professional communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to anticipate business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that equipment, employee and fiscal resources are utilized in the most efficient manner.
High level of analytical skill 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 plan 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.
Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) Financial Systems.
CAFM Risk Management, CAFM Information Management, CAFM Asset Management.
CAFM Vehicle Fuel Management or experience with/knowledge of similar technology.
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; OSHA Lock Out Tag Out; and OSHA Fire Protection regulations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three years of leadership experience.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.