Senior Fleet Maintenance Supervisor - Onsite Camden

Emr-USA-Metal-Recyclin; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of a fleet of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and specialized transportation equipment in Camden, NJ.

The role requires coordinating PM schedules, ordering parts, prioritizing repair work, and ensuring DOT/FMCSA compliance while leading maintenance personnel, including union employees. Strong mechanical background and leadership are essential for safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on mechanical experience maintaining and repairing trucks or heavy-duty transportation equipment.
• Strong preference for diesel engine and hydraulic system experience.
• Experience with heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA safety regulations, inspections, and equipment compliance requirements.
• Experience establishing or managing preventive maintenance schedules.
• Experience ordering parts, managing inventory, and coordinating repair workloads.
• Experience supervising or leading maintenance employees, including familiarity with union workforces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of Class 8 trucks, trailers, roll-off trucks, car haulers, and other heavy-duty equipment.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Assign and prioritize daily work for maintenance technicians based on equipment needs and operational demands.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues involving diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and heavy-duty truck equipment.
• Order parts and maintain accurate inventory records to ensure necessary supplies are available for repairs.
• Use MaintainX to document maintenance activities, upload equipment and repair photos, track work orders, and maintain inventory information.
• Ensure fleet maintenance activities comply with applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations, inspection requirements, and safety standards.
• Supervise, train, and support maintenance employees, including union employees, while maintaining accountability and productivity.
• Coordinate with transportation and operations teams to prioritize repairs and return equipment to service as quickly and safely as possible.
• Monitor repair needs, maintenance schedules, and equipment conditions to identify issues before they lead to costly breakdowns.
• Communicate with outside vendors and repair providers as needed.
• Use Microsoft Outlook for daily communication, scheduling, and coordination.
• Provide on-call support for critical equipment breakdowns that affect transportation or production operations.

Skills

Heavy-duty maintenance

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Team leadership

DOT/FMCSA compliance

Inventory management

MaintainX CMMS

Outlook proficiency

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

EMR seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of a fleet of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and specialized transportation equipment in Camden, NJ.

The role requires coordinating PM schedules, ordering parts, prioritizing repair work, and ensuring DOT/FMCSA compliance while leading maintenance personnel, including union employees. Strong mechanical background and leadership are essential for safe, reliable operations.