Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

EMR Group USA; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans with company match

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

EMR USA Metal Recycling in Camden, NJ is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of a large heavy-duty fleet. You will lead a team of technicians, manage PM schedules, order parts, and ensure DOT/FMCSA compliance to keep equipment safe and productive.

Ideal candidates have strong diesel and hydraulic systems knowledge, 7+ years in heavy-truck maintenance, and proven supervision of union staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on mechanical experience with heavy trucks or equipment.
• Strong diesel and hydraulic systems expertise.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff, including union workers.
• Familiarity with DOT/FMCSA safety regulations and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of Class 8 trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules.
• Assign daily work and prioritize repairs for technicians.
• Diagnose mechanical issues in diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Order parts and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Utilize MaintainX to document work orders and photos.
• Ensure compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations and safety standards.
• Supervise, train, and support maintenance staff, including union workers.
• Coordinate with transportation and operations teams to minimize downtime.
• Provide on-call support for critical breakdowns.
• Communicate with vendors for parts and service.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team leadership

Union workforce experience

DOT/FMCSA compliance knowledge

Outlook usage

MaintainX CMMS

Communication skills

Inventory management

Tools

MaintainX

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Us

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

EMR is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of a fleet of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and specialized transportation equipment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background in trucking maintenance, particularly diesel engines and hydraulic systems, who can lead a team while keeping equipment safe, reliable, and operating efficiently.

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor will coordinate daily maintenance activities, establish preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, order parts, prioritize repair work, and oversee the workload of maintenance personnel. This position also requires knowledge of DOT safety requirements, experience supervising union employees, and the ability to use maintenance software to document repairs, upload photos, and maintain accurate inventory records. This role will be worked in Camden, NJ and pays $75-85k/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of Class 8 trucks, trailers, roll-off trucks, car haulers, and other heavy-duty equipment.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Assign and prioritize daily work for maintenance technicians based on equipment needs and operational demands.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues involving diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and heavy-duty truck equipment.
• Order parts and maintain accurate inventory records to ensure necessary supplies are available for repairs.
• Use MaintainX to document maintenance activities, upload equipment and repair photos, track work orders, and maintain inventory information.
• Ensure fleet maintenance activities comply with applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations, inspection requirements, and safety standards.
• Supervise, train, and support maintenance employees, including union employees, while maintaining accountability and productivity.
• Coordinate with transportation and operations teams to prioritize repairs and return equipment to service as quickly and safely as possible.
• Monitor repair needs, maintenance schedules, and equipment conditions to identify issues before they lead to costly breakdowns.
• Communicate with outside vendors and repair providers as needed.
• Use Microsoft Outlook for daily communication, scheduling, and coordination.
• Provide on-call support for critical equipment breakdowns that affect transportation or production operations.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of hands-on mechanical experience maintaining and repairing trucks or heavy-duty transportation equipment.
• Strong preference for experience with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA safety regulations, inspections, and equipment compliance requirements.
• Experience establishing or managing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Experience ordering parts, managing inventory, and coordinating repair workloads.
• Prior experience supervising or leading maintenance employees, including familiarity with union workforces.
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for routine business communication.
• Ability to learn and use maintenance management software; experience with MaintainX is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work effectively with maintenance personnel, transportation teams, and operations management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Class 8 trucks, roll-off trucks, trailers, car haulers, or similar heavy-duty equipment.
• Experience with diesel diagnostics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment repairs.
• Experience using MaintainX or a similar computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Experience in transportation, scrap metal recycling, construction, or another industrial environment.

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EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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