Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

WM; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, personal days

Job summary

WM Detroit is seeking an afternoon shift supervisor to lead technicians in the maintenance shop, overseeing workflow and assigning tasks from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The role focuses on strong leadership and safe, efficient operations.

You will supervise maintenance work, review repairs, perform mechanical duties as needed, manage inventory, coach staff, enforce safety, and prepare reports to support site performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of relevant work experience beyond education.
• Valid driver’s license at hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of employees in the maintenance shop.
• Coordinates and supervises maintenance work, monitors progress and quality.
• Reviews driver repairs and other maintenance requests and prepares work orders.
• Performs mechanical duties as needed.
• Monitors inventory of replacement parts and restocks as needed.
• Coaches, trains, evaluates performance and participates in disciplinary actions.
• Interprets and enforces safety policies and regulations.
• Creates and submits reports as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

I. Job Summary

Supervises and provides direct leadership for technicians. Manages workflow and assigns tasks.

I. Job Summary

Supervises and provides direct leadership for technicians. Manages workflow and assigns tasks.

Hours:

This is an afternoon shift supervisor role with hours typically 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

II. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of employees in the maintenance shop.
• Coordinates and supervises all maintenance work and repairs, and monitors progress and quality.
• Reviews driver repairs and other maintenance requests and prepares work order documents.
• Performs mechanical duties as needed.
• Monitors inventory of replacement parts and restocks as needed.
• Oversees personnel including coaching, training, evaluating employee performance, and conducting disciplinary action as needed. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies and safety regulations.
• Creates and submits reports as necessary.

III. Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years years of relevant work experience. (in addition to education requirements)
• Driver's License Valid Driver's License Upon Hire
• Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing, in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

• Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.