Material Recovery Facility Maintenance Lead Mechanic

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in maintaining a fleet of vehicles. This role involves overseeing preventative maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and utilizing advanced fleet management software. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical experience with heavy-duty vehicles, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. Join a company that values innovation and employee well-being, and make a significant impact on operational efficiency and service quality.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for the fleet.
• Provide leadership and direction to the maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Technical experience with class 7 and 8 CMVs

Supervisory experience

Hydraulics knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Communication skills

Fleet management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of DOT CMV rules

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAT ET

Cummins Insite

Premium Tech Tool

Job description

Overview

Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employees, customer and environmental safety.

What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture.

Essential Job Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees preventative maintenance and repairs for the North Arlington depot. The Maintenance Supervisor promotes a proactive, efficient and service-oriented program aimed at maintaining the Sloatsburg depot’s fleet in peak operating condition. They provide leadership and direction to a team of technicians, including direct supervision of technicians. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for replacement schedules, preventative maintenance and repair of Company vehicles, as well as administrative duties such as parts procurement, inventory management, asset tracking and cost control. The Maintenance Supervisor utilizes fleet management and onboard computing software to monitor vehicle performance and cost.

Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Oversee scheduling of all planned repair work to increase productivity and allocate resources appropriately among multiple trucks and equipment.
• Execute an on-going preventative maintenance program, including identifying trends in road calls, breakdowns and maintenance needs.
• Provide direction and coaching to the Maintenance Team to ensure that all maintenance and repairs are performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Work with the Maintenance Manager to assess staffing needs, training, etc.
• Ensure compliance with Company safety standards, as well as federal and state regulations, including maintenance of repair records and other required documentation.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems of heavy equipment and vehicles used by the Company, as well as staying up to date on changes to federal and state regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of technical experience working with class 7 and 8 CMV’s. Experience in the waste industry preferred.
• 2+ year experience as a supervisor or foreman/team lead.
• Technical experience working with heavy equipment. Specifically, hydraulics like those found in Loaders, Excavators, Articulated Dump Trucks, etc. is a plus.
• Must have experience with Electrical, Air Brakes, Medium and Heavy-Duty Diesel engines and computer aided diagnostics (CAT ET, Cummins Insite, Premium Tech Tool, ect.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, Spanish bilingual strongly preferred.
• Advanced experience working with fleet management and onboard computing software
• Ability and passion for coaching, mentoring, and training employees.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of DOT CMV rules, OSHA, and other federal and local regulations and requirement
• Excellent safety record
• Valid driver’s license required, CDL preferred.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Bonus:This role is not bonus eligible.

Benefits:IWS employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should an employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $35.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum