Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift, West Palm Beach, FL

Maintenance Supervisor

Waste Pro USA – West Palm Beach, Florida

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the maintenance shop and supervising a team of technicians responsible for maintaining and repairing company vehicles, equipment, and containers. This role ensures the fleet operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. The Maintenance Supervisor may also serve as manager-on-duty when other management personnel are unavailable.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical issues and oversee repairs and preventative maintenance for company vehicles and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

• Review and complete repairs identified through Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and repair orders. Conduct road tests to diagnose issues and confirm successful repairs.

• Supervise a team responsible for the repair, installation, and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment, including rear-load, front-load, roll-off, grapple trucks, portable restroom units, and waste containers.

• Prepare and review repair orders to ensure accurate labor, parts, and material charges and verify that work meets company maintenance standards. Maintain detailed maintenance and repair logs for each vehicle.

• Provide leadership and oversight for maintenance staff, including training, coaching, performance evaluations, and attendance monitoring. Apply company leadership principles and enforce workplace safety standards.

• Foster positive working relationships with drivers, mechanics, helpers, managers, and administrative staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Identify equipment and parts requirements and procure necessary parts within budget limits, escalating larger purchases or major repairs to the Maintenance Manager when necessary.

• Participate in the safety lane inspection process, review DVIR reports, determine repair priorities, assign tasks to mechanics, and verify the quality and safety of completed work.

• Inspect trucks, tools, and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with safety procedures and productivity standards.

Additional Information

The duties listed above describe the general nature of the role and are not intended to represent a complete list of all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in company-sponsored training programs as assigned.

• Stay up to date on technology, tools, and equipment used by the company to support maintenance operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, and body systems on both heavy-duty and light-duty trucks.

• Knowledge of fuel systems and hydraulic components.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum two (2) years of vehicle, hydraulic maintenance, or welding experience.

• At least two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience in a maintenance or mechanical environment.

• Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and ability to meet company requirements to operate trucks and related equipment.

• Mechanic school certification and/or ASE certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to walk, bend, twist, crouch, and lift throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds unassisted and perform pushing and pulling tasks as needed.

• Ability to frequently climb in and out of commercial vehicle cabs during the shift.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as bending, reaching overhead, extending arms, and twisting while working on equipment.

• Must be able to wear and use all required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to work aro