Maintenance Supervisor

Waste Pro, USA; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a shop team, diagnose and repair heavy and light duty trucks, and manage repairs and safety compliance across Waste Pro equipment and containers.

The role requires CDL, two years supervisory experience, and a strong focus on quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems on heavy and light trucks.
• Knowledge of fuel systems.
• High school diploma or GED plus two years in vehicle/hydraulic maintenance or welding.
• Minimum two years supervisory or lead experience.
• CDL Class A or B required; mechanic school certification and/or ASE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses mechanical problems and repairs Waste Pro equipment; reviews and completes repair orders; road tests vehicles to verify repairs.
• Supervises a team responsible for repair and maintenance of heavy‑duty equipment including Rear Load, Front Load, Roll Off, Grapple, Portable Restrooms and Containers.
• Prepares and reviews repair orders; logs repairs by vehicle; tracks labor, parts and materials.
• Trains employees in proper work methods, enforces safety rules, and develops staff performance.
• Maintains constructive relationships with managers, drivers, mechanics and admin staff.
• Identifies parts needs and procures within budget; refers major purchases to Maintenance Manager.
• Participates in safety inspections, prioritizes repairs, assigns work and ensures quality of work.

Skills

Engine repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Truck maintenance

Supervisory experience

CDL required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanic certification

ASE certification preferred

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of maintenance shop employees and directing the workflow to ensure the safety and productivity of Waste pro vehicles, equipment and / or containers. This role may act as manager-on-duty in the absence of other managerial personnel and handles a broad array of management responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Diagnoses mechanical problems and performs repairs and maintenance on Waste Pro equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. Reviews and completes repairs identified on DVIR and/or repair orders. Road test vehicles to diagnose problems and confirm completed repairs.
2. Supervises team of employees who are responsible for the repair, installation and maintenance of Waste Pro machinery and heavy‑duty equipment, including but not limited to, Rear Load, Front Load, Roll Off, Grapple, Portable Restrooms, and Containers.
3. Prepares and reviews all repair orders to ensure that labor, materials, and parts are properly charged, and work is completed according to established guidelines. Maintains logs of repairs performed on each vehicle.
4. Recommends hiring actions, coach, counsel and evaluate performance, identify training opportunities, monitor and track employee attendance, complete disciplinary actions/meetings and apply Positive Leadership principles. Trains employees in proper work methods, equipment operation, and enforces safety rules and regulations.
5. Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with the managers, drivers, helpers, mechanics and admin etc.
6. Identify equipment and parts needs and procures parts, within assigned spending limits, necessary to complete repairs. Refers larger purchases or major repairs to Maintenance Manager as appropriate.
7. Participates in the safety lane process, reviews DVIR's (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports), determines repair priorities, assigns and reviews work of several mechanics. Inspects trucks and tools and monitors maintenance activities, verifying the quality of work performed to ensure safety and productivity procedures are followed.

Essential Functions: The statements above are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake, suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to Heavy Duty and Light Duty Trucks.
• Knowledge of fuel systems.
• A high school diploma or G.E.D. certification and two years of vehicle / hydraulic maintenance or welding experience.
• Minimum of two years supervisory or progressively responsible experience in a lead role.
• Valid Class A or B CDL. Must meet Waste Pro requirements to operate trucks and other equipment used. Mechanic school certification and / or ASE certification preferred.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS / PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Exposure to chemical and residential waste.
• Walking, Jogging, Twisting, Crouching, Lifting
• Sufficient stamina for steady work pace throughout the day
• Able to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment as mandated by company
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 50 and 100 times a day
• Physically able to lift 50 to 75 pounds from the floor to waist height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to shoulder height unassisted
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to overhead unassisted
• Physically able to push and pull 50 pounds unassisted
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) bend at the knees and waist
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) reach over your head or reach out with extended arms to perform work
• Physically able to frequently (100-200 times) twist at the waist to perform work
• Physically able to work in extreme temperatures and weather environments (road calls)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Normal setting for this job is: Inside and Outside with occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.