Fleet Maintenance Manager

Fleet Maintenance Manager 

This position will be located 5 days a week at our shop/yard in San Francisco

THE ROLE

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Oversees all maintenance operations, ensures 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.
• Authorizes and makes arrangements for procurement of parts, supplies, tools and machinery.
• Contracts for services not performed in house.
• Consults with Vice President of Fleet and operations management and makes recommendations on vehicle and equipment replacement needs.
• Participates in budget making process pertaining to maintenance operations.
• Administers periodic inspection and audit of company vehicles, equipment and facilities 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, extent and financial impacts of damage to equipment due to failures and vehicles involved in accidents.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to qualify is:

• Eight years related industry experience, including four years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations that govern maintenance operations related to job site safety protocols and potential job hazards.
• Experience in the administration of comprehensive fleet and equipment preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience and knowledge of Federal D.O.T. Out-of-Service Criteria including CHP B.I.T. Inspections and DOT compliance audits.
• Experience and knowledge of inventory control processes.
• Experience and knowledge of fabrication skills preferred.
• Must be able to perform routine calculations and be able to write reports and correspondence.
• Experience and knowledge of working in a refuse/recycling maintenance facility or related environment with heavy vehicles, landfill equipment and processing equipment (such as: balers, conveyors, hoppers, electric motors and controls) preferred.
• Experience in managing union personnel preferred.
• Principles of personnel training and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs in position related area including vehicle and heavy equipment service/repair (including diesel heavy equipment mechanics) and job safety, potential job hazards and state/local regulations.
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications and using data to inform and set priorities and identify challenges/opportunities.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Valid Driver's License required.

   

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristic