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Maintenance Manager

Meridian Waste
Petersburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/27/2026

We are looking for that top performing Maintenance Manager that can lead by example and assist the locations with maintenance and repairs of the fleet as well as direct a crew (multiple shifts) and grow the skills of those they are responsible for.   A true leader and skilled professional will receive top dollar along with a comprehensive benefits package to join our team.   If this describes you and you can manage the tasks below,  please apply today!

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising a maintenance shop. The Maintenance Manager’s responsibilities include supervising a team of mechanics responsible for preventive maintenance/repair of a fleet; machinery that supports a post-collection facility; repair/maintenance of equipment that services the container shop; and providing direction to technicians to ensure that all repairs/maintenance to equipment (trucks -- diesel and alternate fuel, containers and other heavy duty equipment) are performed in compliance with Company safety and compliance standards, and with all federal and state regulations. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning and scheduling repair work for the work group to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Provide direction and lead mechanics assigned to work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
  • Monitor operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities appropriately.
  • Report to management on performance; make recommendations for process/programmatic changes for improvement or efficiencies.
  • Supervise technicians in maintenance shop, including such responsibilities as conducting daily shop huddles; fleet walks; coaching/counseling/ training lead technician and all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; make hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conduct employee training and performance evaluations; evaluate and make recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job changes, as appropriate.
  • Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in accordance with Company’s 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 technician.
  • Conduct Quality Control Inspections, track issues and resolution to ensure all work is properly completed in accordance with Company’s safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.
  • Oversee repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provide coaching, where necessary; may be required to road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs.
  • Oversee maintenance shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget. Review and approve expenses that are within scope of approval level; refer larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on heavy equipment and vehicles used by Company, on site and on the road, including: engine chassis repair and maintenance; knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems to maintain and repair vehicles in a timely and safe manner; 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 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 administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into Dossier Maintenance Software, prepare and submit budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with targets and performance objectives established by division’s leadership.
  • Follow and comply with all safety policies.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/ and or Experience:

 

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Automotive Service Excellence Certification or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience in maintenance working with heavy equipment.
  • 1 year of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring a thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.
  • Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Lifting (50-100 pounds), outside environment

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

  • Outdoors

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