Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Arlington (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Maternity & parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

401K

Employee awards

Employee assistance plan

Wellness incentive

Tuition assistance

Career pathways

Discounted stock program

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance shop, supervise technicians, and ensure timely upkeep of mechanical equipment used in daily operations.

The role emphasizes safety, team leadership, and strong communication to improve operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3–5 years in fleet maintenance, and a proven track record in supervisory roles, with CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a fleet environment.
• 3–5 years of fleet maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to teach and train others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance work and repairs, monitoring progress and quality.
• Review repair requests and prepare work orders.
• Lead and coach maintenance staff, evaluating performance and providing development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain effective communication across the organization to support operations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager to maximize equipment uptime.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical reasoning

Training & development

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

CDL license (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees day to day operations in the maintenance shop, provides direct leadership for technicians, supervises the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment installed and used for daily operations, and ensures timely installation and upkeep of the company’s property and systems in order to establish operational effectiveness.

The annual salary for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises all maintenance work and repairs, and monitors progress and quality.
• Reviews repairs and other maintenance requests and prepares work order documents.
• Oversees personnel including coaching, training, evaluating, employee performance, conducts disciplinary action as needed and provides input for improvement.
• Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies and safety regulations.
• Establishes and maintains the highest level of excellence in communication with colleagues throughout the company.
• Assists and coordinates maintenance activities with Maintenance Manager to maximize operational efficiency of equipment and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Maintains and improves a Preventative Maintenance Program within the facility to ensure all equipment is operational continually.
• Organizes, schedules, and manages work crews for major equipment overhauls, replacement of equipment and special projects.
• Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve team and corporate results.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
• Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, a minimum of 3 years of responsible leadership experience in management or supervisory positions, 3-5 years’ experience in a fleet maintenance environment, and be legally eligible to work in the US. A valid CDL driver’s license is desired.

Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, good analytical reasoning and justification skills, and an ability to teach and train others are required. Proven management skills and excellent problem solving skills are expected.

Attributes

Compassionate, team-oriented individual who is ethical, has great communication skills, displays leadership, decisive, organized and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounted Stock Program
• 401K
• Employee Awards
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Wellness Incentive
• Tuition Assistance
• Career Pathways
• More.