Fleet Maintenance Supervisor - Truck Shop

Republic Services; De Soto (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in Illinois to lead a shop of technicians responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs on trucks, containers, and other heavy equipment. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and timely completion of work.

The supervisor coordinates scheduling, provides coaching, conducts performance evaluations, and enforces compliance with federal and state regulations. System knowledge and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• ASE Certification must be current.
• ASE T2 Diesel Engine certification preferred.
• T3 Drive, T4 Brake, T5 Suspension and Steering, T6 Electrical/Electronic, T7 HVAC certifications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a technician team to ensure safe, efficient, timely repairs.
• Monitor performance and redirect activities to improve efficiency.
• Report to management and recommend improvements for processes.
• Conduct daily shop huddles, coaching, performance evaluations, and HR-related actions with hiring decisions.
• Inspect outside repairs for safety and regulatory compliance and follow up as needed.
• Identify training opportunities and address corrective actions with technicians.
• Perform quality control inspections and oversee complex diagnostics; road-test vehicles if needed.
• Manage inventory and budget; approve expenses within approval limits.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of heavy equipment systems and keep records in Dossier software.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma / GED

ASE Certification

ASE T2 Diesel Engine

T3 Drive

T4 Brake

T5 Suspension and Steering

T6 Electrical/Electronic

T7 HVAC Systems

ASE Master Certified

Tools

Dossier Maintenance Software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising a maintenance shop that is under the umbrella responsibility of a Maintenance Manager. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor's responsibilities include supervising a technician (mechanic) team responsible for preventive maintenance/repair of a fleet; machinery that supports a post-collection facility; repair/maintenance of equipment that services the container shop; and providing direction to technicians to ensure that all repairs/maintenance to equipment (trucks -- diesel and alternate fuel, containers and other heavy duty equipment) are performed in compliance with Company safety and compliance standards, and with all federal and state regulations. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning and scheduling repair work for the work group to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direction to A, B and C level, and lead technicians assigned to work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Monitor operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities appropriately.
• Report to management on performance; make recommendations for process/programmatic changes for improvement or efficiencies.
• Supervise technicians in maintenance shop, including such responsibilities as conducting daily shop huddles; fleet walks; coaching/counseling/ training lead technician and all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; make hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conduct employee training and performance evaluations; evaluate and make recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job changes, as appropriate.
• Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in accordance with Company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations; follow up where appropriate.
• Identify training opportunities and, as necessary, document issues and constructively discuss corrective action, as needed, with technician.
• Conduct Quality Control Inspections, track issues and resolution to ensure all work is properly completed in accordance with Company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.
• Oversee repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provide coaching, where necessary; may be required to road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs.
• Oversee maintenance shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget. Review and approve expenses that are within scope of approval level; refer larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on heavy equipment and vehicles used by Company, on site and on the road, including: engine chassis repair and maintenance; knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems to maintain and repair vehicles in a timely and safe manner; knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems to effectively diagnose and repair complex heating and cooling systems in vehicles in a timely and safe manner; and knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure equipment is back in an operable condition as quickly and as safely as possible.
• Manage related administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into Dossier Maintenance Software, prepare and submit budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with targets and performance objectives established by division's leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
• T3 Drive.
• T4 Brake.
• T5 Suspension and Steering.
• T6 Electrical/Electronic.
• T7 HVAC Systems.
• ASE T2 Diesel Engine.
• ASE T Master Certified.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of experience in maintenance working with heavy equipment.
• 1 year of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring a thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.

Shift: Monday - Friday,

The ideal candidate will lead and support a team of 5 to 6 technicians in daily operations, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and in full compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires maintaining accurate documentation, upholding strong communication with all levels in the organization, and fostering a safe, efficient work environment.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $71,400.00 to $98,100.00* whi