Fleet Maintenance Manager

Title: Fleet Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: General Manager

Pay: $105 , 00 0-$145,000 /yr

About The Company

GreenWaste has been an industry leader in recycling and waste diversion for 40 years and is on a growth trajectory after private equity investment in 2021. Our business was founded on principles of environmental sustainability, and innovation is a cornerstone of our ongoing operations and growth strategy. GreenWaste specializes in all aspects of material collection, processing, and sales, tailoring our service offerings to the unique needs of our customers and communities, and helping to shape the evolution of the solid waste and recycling industry. We work directly with 20 municipalities and 50 jurisdictions, operate highly regulated facilities in 10 locations, and have 1,000 employees.

We are seeking an experienced, successful, and engaged Fleet Maintenance Manager to join our team. This position is expected to work out of our office at 610 E. Gish Road in San Jose, CA and limited job-related travel may be required.

Position Summary

GreenWaste is seeking to fill the position of Fleet Maintenance Manager to provide support to one or more facilities. This role’s main function is managing the activities associated with the fleet maintenance department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the maintenance department and shop personnel, overseeing diagnosis and repair of the Greenwaste fleet, ensuring safety and security of the shop and fleet, and providing management and direction of the shop staff. The position is also responsible for administrative duties including safety training, technical training, parts procurement, inventory management, fuel inventory and procurement, assets, and asset repair tracking through the fleet maintenance program.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Manages the daily work and safety of all staff engaged in fleet maintenance and repair.
• Monitors work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.
• Coordinates required processes and repairs with other departments as necessary.
• Ensures the proper scheduling of truck maintenance and repairs, along with compliance of regulated and non-regulated inspections.
• Ensures fleet is in proper working order.
• Ensures implementation of company safety programs.
• Looks at efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures, and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet maintenance.
• Manages the fuel deliveries, fuel islands and related reports.
• Works with drivers and the operations team, to maintain a strong relationship between departments.
• Preserves staff relations and moral through regular pre-shift kick off meetings, and servant leadership.
• Listens and responds to ideas to improve staff engagement and inclusion.
• Schedules educational trainings and certification courses for maintenance personnel.
• Provides a daily “Out of service report”
• Maintains parts department, inventory levels to operational needs.
• Responsible for purchasing and the maintaining of shop equipment and diagnostic programs.
• Responsible for hiring of all technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment and communicate to ensure safety
• Strong multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of DOT, Hazmat, out of service criteria and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read and understand technical and service manuals.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate with co-workers and drivers, demonstrating good teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple functions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Computer literate with good PC skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of fleet operation and maintenance experience. Experience with refuse/ collection equipment a plus.
• Prior experience with management/ supervisor roll required.
• Class A or B commercial license preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain co-worker relationships.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
  
  

Language Skill

• Proficiency in English and/or Spanish
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate shop equipment, physically assist technicians when needed.
• Ability to physically push, pull and lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Constant bending and twisting
• Frequent standing, walking and semi-frequent sitting
• Constant climbing in and out of equipment.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to be exposed to loud noises, outside weather conditions, refuse type smells, and commodities.
  
  

Work Environment

Typical work week is Monday through Friday with some weekends required. Will be exposed to outdoor weather and refuse conditions. Ability to work in setting with frequent changes in equipment, start/end time, service city/town and operational needs for the day and or week.

Compensation And Benefits

Financial compensation will be commensurate with applicable experience. GreenWaste offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, holiday pay, 401K benefits, FSA, and full employee coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance.

This Organization participates in E-Verify.

GreenWaste 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, and/or local laws.