Fleet Maintenance Leader: Build an Elite Diesel Tech Team

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth & Leadership Development

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager in Florida to lead a diesel technician team, ensure fleet reliability, and drive preventive maintenance across an assigned fleet of collection vehicles.

You will partner with Operations to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will recruit, develop, and coach technicians, plan preventive maintenance, monitor downtime, and manage maintenance costs while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in diesel fleet maintenance
• 2+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing diesel technicians
• Knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, brakes, drivetrains, and preventive maintenance
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of maintenance and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop diesel technicians while building a strong pipeline of future maintenance talent
• Own the safety, reliability, and readiness of your assigned fleet
• Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain skilled technicians in partnership with Career Path
• Plan and prioritize preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and out-of-service equipment to maximize fleet availability
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed accurately and on schedule
• Monitor vehicle downtime, road calls, repeat repairs, and maintenance trends while driving improvements in fleet reliability
• Partner closely with Operations to understand daily equipment needs, prioritize repairs, and minimize service disruptions
• Hold the maintenance team accountable for safety, productivity, repair quality, attendance, and performance
• Champion Coastal’s safety culture while maintaining a safe, organized, and professional shop environment
• Monitor fleet performance metrics including preventive maintenance compliance, availability, downtime, technician productivity, repair quality, and maintenance costs
• Manage maintenance spending, parts inventory, tires, tools, vendors, and outside repair services
• Ensure work orders, labor hours, parts usage, inspections, and maintenance records are accurate and complete
• Ensure compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, environmental, and company requirements
• Support new vehicle deployments, fleet replacements, equipment transfers, and other fleet initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, technician efficiency, equipment reliability, and overall shop performance
• Lead through breakdowns and operational challenges while ensuring equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently

Skills

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Brakes

Drivetrains

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager in Florida to lead a diesel technician team, ensure fleet reliability, and drive preventive maintenance across an assigned fleet of collection vehicles.

You will partner with Operations to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will recruit, develop, and coach technicians, plan preventive maintenance, monitor downtime, and manage maintenance costs while ensuring compliance with