Maintenance Manager

US Diversity Job Search; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GFL Environmental is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead the branch maintenance program, supervise shop personnel, and ensure repairs and preventative maintenance are performed safely and on schedule.

You will oversee vehicle and equipment repairs, maintain compliance with safety standards, and coordinate with management to optimize operations while keeping records up to date and adhering to company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DOT certification for air brake inspection and Annual Vehicle Inspections.
• CDL Class B within 6 months of hire.
• Prior supervisory experience in a shop or maintenance setting desired.
• Full set of hand tools required.
• Knowledge of welding, compactor repair, air brake inspection, vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise all employees in the maintenance department through planning and directing work.
• Make repairs to vehicles and equipment and follow-up on repairs.
• Establish and enforce a preventative maintenance program with scheduling and follow-up.
• Maintain all vehicle inspection, maintenance and safety records required by authorities and company policies.
• Ensure shop and facilities comply with safety standards.
• Coordinate safety meetings and ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train shop personnel; evaluate and discipline as needed.
• Conform to laws, regulations and company policies; coordinate safety meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

TMW

IPak

JD Edwards

GL Codes

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B

DOT Certification

Tools

Hand Tools

Welding

Air Brake Inspection

Vehicle Inspections

Job description

Supervise the branch maintenance program in an efficient, safe manner. Supervise and coordinate the activities of the employees engaged in servicing and repairing equipment and vehicles while providing hands-on maintenance to assist the shop employees with the completion of their daily tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise all employees in the maintenance department through planning and directing work of all shop personnel.
• Make repairs to vehicles and equipment as needed and follow-up on all repairs made by the maintenance staff.
• Establish and enforce a preventative maintenance program to ensure equipment is in safe and operable condition by planning and scheduling all preventative maintenance work, scheduling repairs and following up on equipment condition once repairs are completed.
• Maintain all vehicle inspection, maintenance and safety records required by federal, state/provincial or local agencies and Company policies.
• Ensure that all work and the shop facility is compliant to GFL Environmental and applicable safety standards
• Ensure that Safety Lane is operating and running in an efficient manner
• Confer with Operations Supervisor/Management to arrange for equipment to be released from service for inspections, service and repair.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics covered. Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Schedule and conduct safety meetings and document attendees and topics covered. Ensure employees follow safety guidelines and perform duties in a safe manner.
• Maintain cost-effective inventory of all supplies and parts and authorize and arrange for purchase of supplies, tools, parts, etc.
• Oversee the maintenance and appearance of the shop facility and grounds.
• Track fuel use, order fuel as needed and compile information for monthly fuel report summary on all trucks and service pick-ups and give to Branch Manager on first day of every month.
• Track expenses across all product lines.
• Review work orders and VCR's daily.
• Run queries for inventory/part cost and enter adjustments
• Send Area Controller all required reports on a monthly basis.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance of service and pick-up trucks and cleanliness of shop facility and grounds.
• Recruit, interview, hire and train all shop personnel.
• Evaluate shop personnel and discipline when necessary.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Coordinate safety meetings as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of DOT certification for air brake inspection and adjustment and certification for Annual Vehicle Inspections.
• Possess Class B Certified Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of hire
• Prior supervisory experience in a shop or maintenance setting desired.
• Full set of hand tools required.
• Knowledge of welding, compactor repair, air brake inspection, vehicle inspections.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, TMW, I-Pak and JDEdwards.
• Working knowledge of the G/L codes for assigning parts and labor.
• Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals, read routine reports and correspondences and speak effectively and communicate well with others.
• Ability to calculate mathematical problems such as discounts, proportions and percentages, etc.
• Possess ability to reason and to problem-solve.
• Knowledge of the budgetary process.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• Possess ability to regularly move up to 25 pounds, frequently move/lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally/lift move up to 100 pounds manually.

Working Conditions:

• Noise level is moderate to loud.
• Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles.
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.

GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required. Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.