Equipment Maintenance Manager

Recology; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Recology San Francisco seeks an Equipment Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations for a large fleet of vehicles and processing equipment. You will enforce policies, supervise staff, and coordinate with leadership on replacements and safety programs.

The role requires experience in fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and strong leadership. A CDL and valid license are essential, with some driving required to support operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid CDL Class A with no air brake or auto transmission restrictions within 6 months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED; a related BS degree is preferred.
• Experience overseeing maintenance for vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of DOT/CHP inspections and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance operations for vehicles and equipment and enforces policies.
• Procures parts, supplies, tools, and machinery; contracts for external services.
• Advises on vehicle/equipment replacement in coordination with leadership.
• Manages budget planning for maintenance activities.
• Conducts periodic inspections and audits of vehicles and facilities for safety and compliance.
• Identifies hazards and ensures personnel safety compliance.
• Investigates damage, loss, and financial impacts of incidents.
• Drives a company vehicle as needed; performs other duties.

Skills

CDL Class A

Valid Driver's License

Supervisory experience

Union workforce management

Fleet maintenance knowledge

Regulatory compliance (DOT/CHP)

Budgeting

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Recology San Francisco

Role of the Equipment Maintenance Manager

• 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.
• Driving a Company vehicle will be required from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.

City: San Francisco

Location: 1064 - Recology San Francisco

Subsidiary Name: Recology San Francisco

Role of the Equipment Maintenance Manager

• 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.
• Driving a Company vehicle will be required from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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 evaluate cause, extent, and financial impacts of damage to equipment due to failures and vehicles involved in accidents.
• Driving a Company vehicle will be required from time to time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Valid Class \"A\" Commercial Driver's License with no air brake or automatic transmission restrictions required within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 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 employee training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning and budgeting.

Recology Offers

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee-owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

Recology Benefits May Include

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Supplemental Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.