Equipment Maintenance Manager

Recology; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Recology in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for one or more operating companies. You will schedule and direct maintenance shop personnel across shifts to service vehicles and equipment, including yard and facilities maintenance.

The role requires extensive supervisory experience, knowledge of DOT/CHP compliance, and a proven track record in preventive maintenance programs within a refuse/recycling environment.

Qualifications

• Eight years related industry experience, including four years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations that govern maintenance operations and safety.
• Experience in administering fleet and equipment preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience with DOT compliance audits and CHP inspections.
• Inventory control experience and procurement knowledge.
• Union personnel management experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance operations, directs shop personnel across shifts.
• Authorizes procurement of parts, supplies, tools, and machinery.
• Contracts for services not performed in-house.
• Advises VP of Fleet on vehicle and equipment replacement needs.
• Participates in budgeting for maintenance operations.
• Audits vehicles, equipment, and facilities for safety and efficiency.
• Identifies safety hazards and takes corrective action.
• Investigates cause and cost of equipment damage and accidents.
• Occasionally drives a company vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

City: Santa Clara

Location: 1052 - Recology South Bay

Subsidiary Name: Recology South Bay

Role of the Equipment Maintenance Manager

Oversees all maintenance operations of one or more operating companies. Schedules and directs the activities of the maintenance shop personnel, on various shifts, to service and repair vehicles and equipment including maintenance and repairs of the yard, maintenance shop and facilities.

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 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• 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.