Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Calder News LLC; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Calder News LLC seeks a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to lead a technician team in a busy shop handling heavy equipment and trucks. You will drive safe, timely repairs and preventive maintenance while ensuring compliance with DOT/OSHA standards.

You report to the Maintenance Manager, optimize shop performance, coach technicians, manage inventory and budgets, and supervise complex diagnostics and road tests. This role suits a proactive operations leader.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in maintenance with heavy equipment.
• 1 year of supervisory/lead technician or management experience with safe working practices and regulations (DOT, OSHA).
• ASE certifications listed in the description (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T2 Diesel Engine, ASE Master).

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to lead technicians and the work group to ensure safe, efficient, and timely repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor operational performance; redirect activities to maintain productivity.
• Report on performance and recommend process improvements.
• Supervise technicians, conduct daily shop huddles, coaching, training, and performance evaluations; lead hiring decisions.
• Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure compliance with safety and regulations; follow up as needed.
• Conduct Quality Control Inspections and track issues and resolutions.
• Oversee complex repair diagnostics and road tests as needed.
• Manage shop inventory and budget‑adjacent purchases; approve expenses within scope; elevate major costs.

Job description

Overview

In this role you lead a technician team in a maintenance shop, ensuring safe, timely repairs and preventive maintenance for heavy equipment and trucks. You report to the Maintenance Manager, optimize shop performance, and drive compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You supervise, coach, and assess technicians, manage inventory and budgets, and oversee complex diagnostics and repairs. This position appeals to hands‑on leaders who shape efficient, compliant maintenance operations at scale.

Compensation / Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Retirement plan with generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to lead technicians and the work group to ensure safe, efficient, and timely repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor operational performance; redirect activities to maintain productivity.
• Report on performance and recommend process improvements.
• Supervise technicians, conduct daily shop huddles, coaching, training, and performance evaluations; lead hiring decisions.
• Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure compliance with safety and regulations; follow up as needed.
• Conduct Quality Control Inspections and track issues and resolutions.
• Oversee complex repair diagnostics and road tests as needed.
• Manage shop inventory and budget‑adjacent purchases; approve expenses within scope; elevate major costs.

Key requirements

• 3 years of experience in maintenance with heavy equipment
• 1 year of supervisory/lead technician or management experience with safe working practices and regulations (DOT, OSHA)
• Automotive ASE certifications listed in the description (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T2 Diesel Engine, ASE Master)
• Strong knowledge of engine, emission, transmission, brake, hydraulic, electrical, HVAC systems
• Ability to perform on‑site and road repairs and to supervise safety‑focused maintenance operations

• coaching and counseling
• communication
• problem-solving
• ASE certifications (T3-T7, T2 Diesel Engine, Master)
• heavy equipment maintenance and diagnostics
• HVAC systems