Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Metro Water Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Water Recovery is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, repair, and planning for biosolids recycling assets. The role oversees a team of mechanics, develops preventive programs, and drives capital projects while ensuring DOT compliance and safety standards.

The position requires CDL (HazMat) and involves coordinating vendors, managing budgets, and advancing asset reliability through data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Fleet Maintenance Management or related field.
• Valid Class A CDL with HazMat endorsement required.
• Experience in fleet maintenance management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily mechanical maintenance and fleet readiness.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate budgets, scheduling, and capital projects.
• Manage contractors and service contracts.
• Ensure DOT compliance and safety programs.
• Lead training and performance development.

Skills

DOT requirements

Maintenance planning

Contracting & procurement

Team supervision

Mechanical troubleshooting

CMMS

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree in Fleet Maintenance Management

CDL Class A with HazMat

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

Technical drawings

Job description

Leads, Supervises and coordinates the daily activities related to mechanical maintenance, repair, and operational planning for biosolids recycling facilities and equipment, including heavy earth-moving machinery, agricultural equipment, Metro vehicles, and related assets within the Resource, Recovery, and Reuse (RR&R) Department. Supervises skilled and semi-skilled mechanical personnel, coordinates fleet maintenance activities, and ensures compliance with state and federal DOT regulatory requirements. Reports to the Senior RR&R Fleet Maintenance Manager.

1. Oversee employee performance and professional growth by assigning skill-building tasks, monitoring certification progress, providing coaching and feedback, and identifying development needs. Develop training plans and promote career advancement opportunities to enhance technician capabilities and strengthen the department’s long‑term success.
2. Develops and refines preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies using Metro’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness through data analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
3. Develops the planning, coordination, and scheduling of fleet maintenance activities and capital projects within the RR&R Department, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and minimal disruption to service delivery. Generates maintenance schedules, material requirements, technical schematics, and work instructions to ensure accurate and efficient task execution. Provides job completion reports and scheduling updates to the Senior Fleet Maintenance Manager.
4. Analyzes maintenance trends, equipment performance data, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for improved asset reliability and lifecycle management.
5. Performs cost-benefit analysis for equipment upgrades or replacements; provides recommendations for capital planning and budget development.
6. Coordinates with internal departments, contractors, and vendors on equipment installation, removal, modification, warranty tracking, and recall management.
7. Research and apply technical resources such as vehicle manufacturer specifications, repair procedures, and technical service bulletins to ensure repairs are accurate, efficient, and compliant with industry standards. Reviews and integrates technical documentation, shop drawings, and O&M manuals into maintenance planning tools and ensures accessibility for staff.
8. Participate in employee selection, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and discipline.
9. Prepares scopes of work for service contracts, evaluates proposals and bids, and manages contractor performance to ensure compliance with specifications.
10. Assists in the administration of the Fleet Maintenance Division budget, monitors expenditure and reports on variances.
11. Conducts regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and maintenance standards.
12. Leads and supports special projects and operational improvement initiatives to enhance fleet performance and service reliability.
13. Responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe working environment. Ensure employees complete all required training on time, maintain compliance with organizational requirements, and follow all safety protocols.
14. Oversee CDL drivers including comprehensive knowledge of DOT practices and regulations?
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of:

• DOT requirements
• Coordination of maintenance projects
• Industrial safety procedures and practices
• Continuous improvement techniques
• Supervisor techniques and methods
• Contracting and procurement processes.
• MS Office and general office systems.

Skilled at:

• Project management methodology?
• Logistics: Warehouse and procurement procedures
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of diverse equipment types.
• Maintenance and repair of heavy earth‑moving, agricultural, and fleet vehicles.
• Preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologies.
• Vehicle computer diagnostic tools and technical data resources
• Planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work for operational efficiency.
• Data trend analysis and performance reporting.
• Reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics
• Communicating effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Using technology to manage resources and share information.
• Perform administrative duties in CMMS systems
• Leveraging diverse modes of communication to optimize the effective exchange of ideas and information
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Active and empathic listening skills
• Training and mentoring staff
• Managing disagreements, de‑escalating conflict, and negotiating win‑win solutions
• Project management including work planning, resource allocation and progress reviews through project completion

Ability to:

• Oversee warranty claims processes
• Assist with Fleet Maintenance annual budget
• Provide cost/benefit analysis
• Conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Supervisory principles, personnel management, and team leadership.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental and contractor activities effectively.
• Think and act strategically with an organizational “big picture” perspective.
• Identify problems, craft effective solutions, and act decisively.
• Maintain composure and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and respond to urgent maintenance needs.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Effectively supervise staff.

Education

Associate degree in Fleet Maintenance Management, Business Management, Logistics, or related field. Possession of a valid Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement is required. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Typical Work Environment

Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Chemicals; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in clustered Spaces, Typical agricultural environment

Body Position Demands

Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Climbing in an out of semi‑truck; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Typing; Fine hand coordination

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)

Max Weight Lifted: 60 lbs
Max Weight Carried: 60 lbs
Max Force Pushed: 100 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 100 lbs

Sensory Requirements

Wide field of View; Perception - Spatial; Vision - Near; Depth perception; Perception - Form; Feeling with fingers; Feeling temperatures; Speaking; Vision - Near and Far