The Role of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises maintenance employees in all or part of an operating company. Schedules and directs the activities of the maintenance shop personnel, on various shifts, to service and repair vehicles and equipment including maintenance and repairs of the yard, maintenance shop and facilities. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitors workflow, adjusts schedules, and assigns employees as appropriate to rebalance workload when necessary to minimize downtime.
• Supports the Equipment Maintenance Manager in ensuring all facets of the maintenance operations are met.
• Ensures that maintenance personnel adhere to established policies for inspection, maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment in addition to ensuring all company policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreement (as applicable) are followed.
• Assists with purchasing of parts, supplies, tools, and machinery, as required, in support of the maintenance operation.
• Assists with recordkeeping tasks related to service, repair, parts, inventory, vehicles, and equipment activities (Drivers Vehicle Inspection Reports, Equipment Condition Reports, etc.).
• Conducts periodic inspections and audits of facilities and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, effective, and compliant maintenance operations. Identifies potential safety hazards and takes appropriate action to ensure personnel safety. Investigates and evaluates cause and extent of damage to equipment failures and vehicles involved in accidents. Maintains strong communications between mechanic team and operations.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift and respond to equipment emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Related management experience or related work experience, including supervising union personnel.
• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake or automatic transmission restrictions required upon hire or within six months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Principles of employee training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.