Senior Fleet Maintenance Manager

Waste Management; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal

Job summary

Waste Management in Louisville, KY seeks a Fleet Maintenance Manager with 5 years of fleet maintenance management experience to lead the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment across 2–4 locations, aligning with corporate objectives.

You will oversee maintenance shops, control costs, ensure vehicle readiness, train staff, and report on performance, safety, and budget inputs, while promoting WM's Mission to Zero and sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) or in lieu of degree.
• High School Diploma or GED with four years of relevant work experience.
• 5 years of fleet maintenance management experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve market-based profitability through effective fleet and maintenance management including cost control, staff development, and safety standards.
• Review capital equipment requisitions consistent with corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Ensure safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operations.
• Direct utilization of vehicle assets and fleet evaluations to maintain maintenance standards.
• Ensure maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are trained and compliant.
• Maintain and utilize vehicle management systems and submit required reports on time.

Skills

Fleet maintenance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Tools

Driver's License

310R license

Job description

5 years of Fleet Maintenance Management experience

Manages the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment within the assigned area, in alignment with corporate objectives. Span of Control: 2 – 4 locations and /or 50 to 99 assets.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, employee development, and high training and safety standards.
• Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.
• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements.
• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.
• Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.
• Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.
• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.
• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.
• Assists in budget process as required.
• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, disciplining, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.
• Conducts and/or attends and contributes to periodic driver/safety meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among all employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency.
• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.
• Updates and submits required reports in a timely manner.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited), or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience
• 5 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements)
• Driver's License Valid driver’s license required.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• 310R license as a requirement on some requisitions.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

About Us

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.

About the Team

WM Leaders are a critical part of our People First culture. The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment. We are Leaders in Sustainability & Environmental Solutions.

WM is more than just managing waste. We're industry leaders helping people and organizations achieve their sustainability goals, and We Are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2352240
• Job Category Operations Management - District
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 07:24 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 7501 GRADE LN, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40219, US (On-site)