Diesel Fleet Manager: Lead Maintenance & Safety

Ecowaste Solutions; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

HSA option

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead diesel maintenance operations for its waste-transport fleet. This hands-on leadership role oversees diesel technicians and mechanics, owns the maintenance lifecycle, and ensures safety and on-schedule performance.

You will manage preventive maintenance, shop staffing, budgets, and compliance with DOT regulations while driving cost control and continuous improvement. The company offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years diesel maintenance experience, preferably in the waste, transportation, or heavy equipment industry.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience leading mechanics or diesel technicians.
• Strong expertise in diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, and fleet safety.
• Valid CDL-B driver's license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fleet maintenance and repair operations for primary and secondary equipment.
• Ensure garbage trucks are safe, reliable, and available to meet daily operational demands.
• Monitor repair requests and evaluate progress to ensure work is prioritized and sequenced properly.
• Conduct fleet evaluations to verify maintenance standards are consistently met.
• Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and diesel technicians are properly trained.
• Drive cost control efforts and manage fleet budgets in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Ensure vehicle management systems are effectively utilized and up to date.
• Maintain clean, organized and inspection-ready maintenance shops.
• Select, coach, train, discipline, and evaluate maintenance department personnel.
• Attend and contribute to driver and safety meetings to promote morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and all applicable safety regulations.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Team leadership

Fleet safety

Budget management

Communication

Organizational skills

DOT compliance

CDL-B

Tools

Vehicle management systems

Job description

Ecowaste Solutions is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead diesel maintenance operations for its waste-transport fleet. This hands-on leadership role oversees diesel technicians and mechanics, owns the maintenance lifecycle, and ensures safety and on-schedule performance.

You will manage preventive maintenance, shop staffing, budgets, and compliance with DOT regulations while driving cost control and continuous improvement. The company offers competitive pay and benefits.