Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the management of all activities related to fleet maintenance for NY & CT. Responsible for the safe, proper, and efficient maintenance of the area fleet, in accordance with company policies and standards, under the direction of the Director Collections-Post Collections. Implement and direct effective PM program, Major Repairs, OPEX Controls, Supervisor Development.

 

The Maintenance Manager responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for implementing an effective training program that ensures that employees meet minimum requirements of job classification and are adequately prepared to assume all responsibilities of their assigned positions
• Assists the regional fleet manager in maintenance budgets and strategies
• Manages and directs shop supervisors, in accordance with appropriate company safety and maintenance standards and procedures. Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Supervises all maintenance department activities including, but not limited to preventative, predictive, corrective, emergency, contracted and warranty service
• Prepares, authorizes, and schedules completion of work orders for equipment repair and maintenance
• Selects, supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates performance of maintenance staff
• Administers predictive analysis program for all mechanical and electrical systems and equipment
• Oversees maintenance of all facility mobile equipment
• Maintains record of equipment maintenance, including Work Orders, PM’s, & DOT documentation.
• Recommends and maintains appropriate spare parts inventory in accordance with company policy
• Oversees management of Maintenance Shops. Inspects and tests shop equipment, including new and repaired instruments, to verify dimensions of parts for conformance to quality control standards.
• Provides guidance and direction to maintenance staff members
• Responsible for maintaining acceptable shop morale
• Responsible for maintaining shop cleanliness & development of 5S programs
• Develops operational performance and productivity goals in conjunction with the Regional Fleet Manager via the annual business plan and continuously strives to meet or beat those goals
• Efficient management of the company's operations standards
• Ensures customer satisfaction
• Administers/enforces the lockout/tagout system
• Sets productivity goals and is accountable for meeting those goals
• Fosters and promotes a culture of teamwork between operational staff and all other plant staff
• Prepares specifications to be used in the negotiation of bids & contracts.
• Maintains staffing levels consistent with approved budget
• Conducts performance evaluations; hires, develops, and manages staff. When necessary, takes appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with company policy
• Provides daily supervision over assigned staff and is responsible for the preparation of the maintenance shift schedules
• With management team, prepares budget and is accountable for meeting operational goals by way of an established maintenance department
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Responds appropriately to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ensures that the facility and all personnel operate safely at all times and promotes an environment whereby safety is a priority. Follows standard safety procedures, corrects safety and environmental hazards. Reads, understands, and implements lockout/tagout, safety rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Thoroughly and promptly investigates any accidents or near misses in conjunction with the Environmental compliance manager as well as the Health & Safety manager to ensure that any unsafe practices or conditions are addressed and eliminated immediately
• Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicates clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face
• Anticipates typical problems, identifies potential or recurring problems, and takes appropriate action. Troubleshoots equipment and assists in diagnosing problem areas

Preferred Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years of supervisory or management experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the maintenance programs in the refuse industry
• 5-10 years’ experience as a diesel technician