Maintenance Supervisor

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Sprague (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision plans

401K and Retirement Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Sprague, CT to oversee daily operations in the maintenance shop and lead technicians in repair and upkeep of equipment essential to daily operations.

The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and implementing preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 3–5 years of supervisory experience in fleet maintenance, plus strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years of responsible leadership experience in management or supervisory roles.
• 3-5 years in fleet maintenance environment.
• CDL driver’s license desired.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Proven management and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance work and repairs, monitor progress and quality.
• Review repairs and maintenance requests and prepare work orders.
• Coach, train, evaluate, and manage employee performance; conduct disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain clear communication with colleagues to maximize operations.
• Organize crews for major equipment overhauls and replacements.
• Support Preventative Maintenance program to keep equipment operational.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees day to day operations in the maintenance shop, provides direct leadership for technicians, supervises the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment installed and used for daily operations, and ensures timely installation and upkeep of the company’s property and systems in order to establish operational effectiveness.

Salary ranges from 80k-90k based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises all maintenance work and repairs, and monitors progress and quality.
• Reviews repairs and other maintenance requests and prepares work order documents.
• Oversees personnel including coaching, training, evaluating, employee performance, conducts disciplinary action as needed and provides input for improvement.
• Interprets and ensures consistent application of organizational policies and safety regulations.
• Establishes and maintains the highest level of excellence in communication with colleagues throughout the company.
• Assists and coordinates maintenance activities with Maintenance Manager to maximize operational efficiency of equipment and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Maintains and improves a Preventative Maintenance Program within the facility to ensure all equipment is operational continually.
• Organizes, schedules, and manages work crews for major equipment overhauls, replacement of equipment and special projects.
• Manages and provides leadership to team members by effectively communicating, establishing clear goals and objectives, coaching team members on achieving goals, and ensuring access to training and development opportunities that assist employees in attaining the necessary skills to achieve team and corporate results.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.
• Ensures compliance with all company, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws regarding employment and employee safety.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, a minimum of 3 years of responsible leadership experience in management or supervisory positions, 3-5 years’ experience in a fleet maintenance environment, and be legally eligible to work in the US. A valid CDL driver’s license is desired.

Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, good analytical reasoning and justification skills, and an ability to teach and train others are required. Proven management skills and excellent problem solving skills are expected.

Attributes

Compassionate, team-oriented individual who is ethical, has great communication skills, displays leadership, decisive, organized and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.