Fleet Manager

Ecowaste Solutions; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

HSA option

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Ecowaste Solutions is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to lead diesel maintenance operations for its waste-transport fleet. This hands-on leadership role oversees diesel technicians and mechanics, owns the maintenance lifecycle, and ensures safety and on-schedule performance.

You will manage preventive maintenance, shop staffing, budgets, and compliance with DOT regulations while driving cost control and continuous improvement. The company offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years diesel maintenance experience, preferably in the waste, transportation, or heavy equipment industry.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience leading mechanics or diesel technicians.
• Strong expertise in diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, and fleet safety.
• Valid CDL-B driver's license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fleet maintenance and repair operations for primary and secondary equipment.
• Ensure garbage trucks are safe, reliable, and available to meet daily operational demands.
• Monitor repair requests and evaluate progress to ensure work is prioritized and sequenced properly.
• Conduct fleet evaluations to verify maintenance standards are consistently met.
• Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and diesel technicians are properly trained.
• Drive cost control efforts and manage fleet budgets in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Ensure vehicle management systems are effectively utilized and up to date.
• Maintain clean, organized and inspection-ready maintenance shops.
• Select, coach, train, discipline, and evaluate maintenance department personnel.
• Attend and contribute to driver and safety meetings to promote morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and all applicable safety regulations.

Skills

Diesel maintenance

Team leadership

Fleet safety

Budget management

Communication

Organizational skills

DOT compliance

CDL-B

Tools

Vehicle management systems

Job description

Ecowaste Solutions is a fast-growing company in a stable, essential industry, and we're looking for an experienced Fleet Manager to lead our diesel maintenance operations. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team of diesel technicians and mechanics who keep our garbage trucks running safely and on schedule. You'll own the full lifecycle of fleet maintenance across your assigned area, from preventive maintenance programs to shop staffing, cost control, and safety standards. If you have deep diesel experience, a track record of leading maintenance teams, and want to make a real impact at a company with serious momentum, we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all fleet maintenance and repair operations for primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area.
• Ensure garbage trucks are safe, reliable, and available to meet daily operational demands.
• Monitor repair requests and evaluate progress to ensure work is prioritized and sequenced properly.
• Conduct fleet evaluations to verify maintenance standards are consistently met.
• Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and diesel technicians are properly trained.
• Drive cost control efforts and manage fleet budgets in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Ensure vehicle management systems are effectively utilized and up to date.
• Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready maintenance shops.
• Select, coach, train, discipline, and evaluate maintenance department personnel.
• Attend and contribute to driver and safety meetings to promote morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with DOT and all applicable safety regulations.
• Submit required reports accurately and on time.
• Assist in the annual budget process as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7-10 years of diesel maintenance experience, preferably in the waste, transportation, or heavy equipment industry.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience leading mechanics or diesel technicians.
• Strong expertise in diesel vehicles, heavy equipment, and fleet safety.
• Valid CDL-B driver's license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Required to handle objects weighing more than 30 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and occupational risks including cuts, burns, and chemical exposure.
• Full time hours, with additional hours as needed.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Weekly pay!
• Multiple health plans available, including a tax-advantaged HSA option.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Company-paid $30,000 Life Insurance policy.
• 100% Company-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with a company match up to 5%.
• Safety and Retention Incentives!
• Paid Time Off.
• Access to employee discounts through LifeMart!

Ecowaste Solutions offers a competitive base salary, opportunity to earn incentive pay, and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.