Fleet Maintenance Lead – Heavy Equipment

Republic Services, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Health care and dependent care FSA

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

401(k) with generous match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to lead a technician team in a busy shop environment. You will plan and schedule preventive maintenance and repairs for trucks, containers, and other heavy equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the operation.

You will coach technicians, perform quality inspections, and manage inventory and expenses to keep maintenance on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in maintenance with heavy equipment.
• 1 year of supervisory experience in lead technician or management role with safety regs (DOT/OSHA).
• Thorough knowledge of safe working practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians to ensure safe, efficient, timely repairs and maintenance.
• Provide direction to the team and conduct daily shop huddles and coaching.
• Review and approve expenses within scope; discuss major repairs with manager.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems.
• Oversee inventory control and budget adherence for parts and equipment.
• Perform inspections of outside repairs for compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Planning & scheduling

Safety compliance

Budget awareness

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE Certifications (T3 Drive, T4 Brake, T5 Suspension and Steering, T6 Electrical/Electronic, T7 HVAC, T2 Diesel Engine, Master)

Tools

Dossier Maintenance Software

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to lead a technician team in a busy shop environment. You will plan and schedule preventive maintenance and repairs for trucks, containers, and other heavy equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the operation.

You will coach technicians, perform quality inspections, and manage inventory and expenses to keep maintenance on time and within budget.