POSITION SUMMARY:
Plan, organize, direct and control the activities of the Division's maintenance function in order to maintain a safe, reliable and cost effective fleet of vehicles and/or equipment and/or adequate supply of containers. Set the standard for excellence in the Maintenance department.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Manage the department staff with responsibility for hiring, training, scheduling work assignments, managing performance, disciplining and authorizing overtime
- Serve as an integral part of the facilities management team in assuring coordination of efforts of all departments in providing quality service to customers, budget preparation, and goal attainment
- Regularly communicate with operations and sales regarding status of fleet vehicles, containers and/or other equipment
- Monitor and inspect work in progress and at completion to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained
- Maintain adherence to company policy in regards to operations and safety issues. Maintain a safe and productive work environment for all employees
- Set the standard for excellence in the Maintenance Department and assume a leadership role
- Maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program to assure vehicle safety and operating efficiency
- Ensure corrective maintenance is performed safely, effectively, and expeditiously in order to avoid unnecessary downtime of vehicles and/or containers
- Control maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control and outsourcing of repairs
- Review status reports including road calls, break downs and shop hours
- Understand and respond to trends
- Assist in the purchasing of new vehicles, equipment, tools, and containers/compactors by providing input regarding vehicle specifications
- Assure all data pertaining to the maintenance operation is available for input into the vehicle maintenance system in an accurate and timely manner
- Interact in a professional manner with employees, vendors, suppliers and contractors
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and other related federal regulations
- Strong attention to detail required
- Ability to read and interpret documents as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization, and communicate with customers and vendors
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong motivational, coaching and teaching skills
- Must meet all regulatory requirements to operate trucks and other equipment used.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience
Years of Experience: Four years of vehicle, equipment and hydraulic maintenance experience. Two years of experience as a supervisor, manager or other leadership role
Certifications: Valid commercial driver's license preferred. A Mechanic school certification and/or ASE certification is preferred
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE USED:
- Usual office equipment including calculator, copier, telephone, fax and computer
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Company information system applications (RTA)
- Vehicle diagnostic equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Primarily office environment
- Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures
- May be exposed to solvents and chemicals, and refuse in trucks
- Other risks associated with working around machines, tools and trucks
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to organize office systems
- Ability to use a computer and related devices, such as a keyboard or mouse or other related equipment, throughout the workday while seated at a desk or workstation
- Ability to climb ladders, bend or stand for long periods of time. In addition, individuals must be able to reach above shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds
