Region Vehicle Maintenance Manager

Rumpke; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Maintenance Manager to provide strategic leadership across multiple facilities in Kentucky and the surrounding region. You will oversee maintenance managers, ensure budget adherence, payroll, DOT hour compliance, and scheduling within the site's standards.

You will drive operational excellence through audits, safety and regulatory compliance, and fleet maintenance metrics. Strong communication, organizing, and teamwork are essential to lead cross-functional teams and meet

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience managing multiple locations.
• CDL preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft applications (Word & Excel); SAP software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Maintenance Managers across multiple locations.
• Drive operational excellence through audits of preventive maintenance and inventory management.
• Ensure maintenance operations meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards; comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Build maintenance department capability by guiding managers on hiring, training, and performance management.
• Own maintenance financial performance and partner with location managers to meet budgeted costs.
• Maintain fleet-wide DOT compliance and oversee garage operations across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Planning

Cross-functional leadership

Deadline management

Data analytics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Responsibilities of Position:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Maintenance Managers across multiple locations, ensuring effective workforce planning, budgeted payroll and DOT hour compliance, and consistent management of attendance, vacation, and leave scheduling
• Drive operational excellence through quarterly audits of preventive maintenance, road calls, warranty recovery, and parts inventory management at each location
• Ensure all maintenance operations meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards, maintaining full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as company policy across every site
• Build maintenance department capability by guiding managers on hiring, training, work assignment, performance management, and staffing within budgeted hours
• Serve as the key liaison to Regional and Area leadership, providing regular visibility into fleet, container, and equipment status across the territory
• Own maintenance financial performance, partnering with location managers to meet budgeted costs across internal and external repairs, personnel, purchasing, inventory, and maintenance metric trends
• Maintain fleet-wide DOT compliance through consistent oversight of vehicle inspections and repairs
• Ensure garage operations across all locations run efficiently, with full accountability for procedures and timely completion of assigned responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 1-10 employees
• This position will oversee and direct other managers

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Communicates clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, managing multiple priorities and projects without losing sight of accuracy or deadlines
• Strong planning and organizational skills that enable effective delegation and execution across the department
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in leading cross-functional teams, driving accountability and results across the department
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure assignments and deliverables are completed within established timeframes, holding team members to the same standard
• Ability to analyze trends and data to proactively identify improvement opportunities, translating insights into actionable strategies that drive operational performance

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 5 years of industry experience managing multiple locations
• CDL preferred
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Microsoft applications (Word & Excel); and SAP software preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.