Fleet Maintenance Manager (Diesel Trucks & Heavy Equipment) – Lansing, MI

Granger Waste Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 15% 401(k) contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Stable Monday – Friday schedule

Job summary

Granger Waste Services in Lansing, MI is seeking a full-time operations leader to oversee shop operations and ensure fleet reliability.

Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience in diesel maintenance and at least 2 years in management. The role offers a stable schedule, competitive salary, and various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience maintaining diesel trucks and heavy equipment.
• At least 2 years of management experience in a multi-shift maintenance environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all shop operations to maintain fleet reliability and safety performance.
• Manage and develop supervisors, mechanics, and the parts team.
• Use fleet management software to prioritize work and improve maintenance outcomes.
• Oversee parts department operations and vendor performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams.
• Manage maintenance budgets and optimize costs.
• Ensure equipment is received and commissioned properly.
• Drive safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Fleet and heavy equipment maintenance (diesel systems)

Shop operations and workforce leadership

Parts and inventory management

Budgeting and cost control

Data analysis and maintenance planning

Vendor and supplier coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in diesel technology, management or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Fleet management software

Job description

Job Details

• Full-time
• Exempt
• On-site (Lansing, MI)

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Up to 15% 401(k) contribution (no match required)
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off + holidays
• Stable, Monday – Friday schedule
• High-impact leadership role with operational influence across the company

What You’ll Do

• Lead all shop operations to maintain fleet reliability, uptime and safety performance
• Manage and develop supervisors, mechanics and the parts team through coaching, training and performance management
• Use fleet management software and data to prioritize work, identify issues and improve maintenance outcomes
• Oversee parts department operations, including purchasing, inventory levels and vendor performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, safety, accounting and leadership teams
• Manage maintenance budgets, approve expenses and optimize total cost of ownership
• Ensure new equipment is received, inspected and properly commissioned before service
• Drive safety initiatives, incident reviews and injury prevention efforts
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in maintenance processes, inventory management and shop efficiency

Key Skills & Expertise

• Fleet and heavy equipment maintenance (diesel systems)
• Shop operations and workforce leadership
• Parts and inventory management
• Budgeting and cost control
• Data analysis and maintenance planning
• Vendor and supplier coordination

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 7 years of experience maintaining diesel trucks and heavy equipment
• At least 2 years of management experience in a multi-shift maintenance environment
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in diesel technology, management or related field preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft 365 and fleet management software
• Ability to drive results through data, organization and accountability
• Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification preferred

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• Typical hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (additional hours as needed)

Safety

This position is designated safety-sensitive. The associate will operate a vehicle or other equipment on behalf of Granger Waste Services as an essential function of their job and must comply with all applicable safety and drug and alcohol policies.