District Fleet Manager - Yellow Iron

WM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Stock purchase plan

401(k) company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Personal days

Job summary

WM is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment in the San Jose area. The role emphasizes cost control, asset management, preventive maintenance, and strong leadership to ensure safe and reliable operations.

The position requires extensive experience in diesel and heavy equipment maintenance, staff development, and adherence to corporate safety regulations. A bachelor’s degree and a valid driver's license are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4 years relevant experience
• 5 years previous experience in the role
• Valid driver's license upon hire
• Preferred: Diesel technician experience
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment (yellow iron) such as Caterpillar/John Deere/Komatsu
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine issues across a diverse fleet

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable vehicles are available to meet operational needs
• Manage maintenance managers for performance and cost focus
• Review capital equipment requisitions per guidelines
• Utilize vehicle assets effectively
• Ensure maintenance shops are staffed and trained
• Comply with WM's safety standards and regulations
• Support budget processes and administrative tasks
• Develop staff and foster a positive team environment
• Maintain maintenance shops and preventive maintenance programs
• Oversee department personnel including hiring and coaching
• Provide training and presentations as needed

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Mechanical troubleshooting

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Diesel equipment knowledge

Heavy equipment maintenance

Caterpillar/John Deere/Komatsu knowledge

Job description

I. Job Summary

Manages the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, and continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, management development, and high training and safety standards.

Oversees district fleet and heavy equipment maintenance operations, including diesel-powered vehicles and yellow iron equipment. Drives maintenance excellence through effective asset management, preventative maintenance programs, technician development, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to support safe and reliable operations.

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements. Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.
• Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM's Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Assists in budget process as required.
• Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines managers according to WM's policies and procedures and ensures that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of Degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience
• 5 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements)
• Driver's License Valid Driver's License Upon Hire
• Preferred Qualifications
• Previous Diesel Technician experience strongly preferred.
• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment (yellow iron), including Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, or similar equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and engine-related issues across a diverse fleet.

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

PAY:

The expected base pay range for this office/on-site position is $100,000 - $120,000. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Please note that benefits may vary by site.