Fleet Maintenance Manager

Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career growth

Leadership development

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead a diesel fleet maintenance operation, delivering safe, reliable equipment and strong technician development. You will own preventive maintenance, shop staffing, costs, and performance, while partnering with Operations and Safety to minimize downtime and keep our customers served every day.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in diesel fleet maintenance, 2+ years leadership, and hands-on ability to build a capable

Qualifications

• 5+ years in diesel fleet maintenance or heavy-duty vehicle upkeep.
• 2+ years in maintenance leadership or supervision.
• Experience leading and developing diesel technicians.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, electrical, hydraulics, brakes, and PM.
• Experience managing maintenance programs, parts inventory, vendors, and costs.
• Strong safety mindset and regulatory understanding.
• Leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with Operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop diesel technicians.
• Own safety, reliability, and readiness of the fleet.
• Recruit, onboard, develop, and retain technicians.
• Create development plans for technician progression.
• Plan preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and outages.
• Ensure PMs are completed on schedule.
• Monitor downtime and maintenance trends; drive improvements.
• Partner with Operations to minimize service disruptions.
• Hold team accountable for safety, productivity, and performance.
• Champion safety culture and maintain a clean shop.
• Track fleet metrics and manage costs.
• Manage spending, parts, tires, vendors, and outside repairs.
• Ensure work orders and records are accurate and complete.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company rules.
• Support new vehicle deployments and fleet initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes.

Skills

Diesel fleet maintenance

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Safety mindset

Decision making

Team development

Tools

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Build Technicians. Strengthen Our Fleet. Keep Coastal Moving.

At Coastal Waste & Recycling, reliable service starts with a safe, reliable fleet—and behind every great fleet is a great maintenance team.

We’re looking for an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager who knows diesel equipment, develops people, and understands that great fleet maintenance is about more than fixing trucks. It’s about building skilled technicians, creating accountability, preventing downtime, and ensuring Operations has the equipment they need to serve our customers every day.

Your Role

As a Fleet Maintenance Manager, you’ll lead the maintenance operation for an assigned fleet of diesel-powered collection waste & recycling collection vehicles and related equipment. You’ll own fleet readiness, preventive maintenance, repair quality, shop staffing, technician development, safety, maintenance costs, and overall shop performance.

Most importantly, you’ll lead and develop a team of diesel technicians while building the technical bench strength Coastal needs as we continue to grow.

You’ll work closely with Operations, Safety, Career Path, and other teams to keep our fleet safe, reliable, compliant, and ready to roll.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Assess technician capabilities and create development plans that support progression through Coastal’s Diesel Technician 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.
• At Coastal, we win as a team. Fleet Maintenance Managers develop exceptional technicians, maintain safe and reliable equipment, and work side-by-side with Operations to keep our teams moving and our customers served.

What You’ll Bring

• Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in diesel fleet maintenance, heavy-duty vehicle maintenance, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing diesel technicians.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, brakes, drivetrains, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience managing fleet maintenance programs, repair priorities, parts inventory, vendors, and maintenance costs.
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of maintenance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with Operations and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Even Better If You Have:

• Experience maintaining refuse, recycling, vocational, or other heavy-duty commercial fleets.
• Experience with front-load, rear-load, roll-off, automated side-load, or similar collection equipment.
• CDL Class A or B.
• Experience with fleet maintenance management systems.
• Experience developing technician training, apprenticeship, or career progression programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing technician team
• Direct impact on fleet reliability and operational performance
• Opportunity to help shape the future of Fleet Maintenance as Coastal continues to grow

Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.