Position Responsibilities:

• Ensures adherence to the corporate safety program.

• Fosters collaboration between and among personnel.

• Ensure adequate training of mechanics, preventative maintenance mechanics.

• Ensure location is in compliance with all regulatory agencies and statutes.

• Ensure proper completion of repair orders by all technicians.

• Responsible for the control of inventory and maintenance of equipment.

• Trains and assists Mechanics on methods for diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment.

• Schedules or assigns work to Mechanics, PM Mechanics or other Maintenance Shop personnel.

• Coordinates and/or transports vehicles to outside service for repairs, as needed.

• Tests vehicles to troubleshoot problems and/or tests repairs to ensure proper and safe completion.

• Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.

• Communicates regularly with the Division Maintenance Manager.

• Assists in monthly financial projections and annual budget.

• Responsible for maintaining department’s costs within budget

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have ability to plan, budget, schedule, and supervise multiple projects from concept to completion.

• Must have excellent working knowledge of DOT compliance requirements.

• Must have ability to motivate staff to meet corp., region, division, and district objectives.

• Must have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills and ability to achieve cost effective solutions.

Requirements:

• 5+ years mechanic experience with truck, light or heavy equipment maintenance and repair. (Waste industry experience desired)

• Ability to train and motivate staff a must.

• Knowledge of air brake, hydraulic and electrical systems.

• Trade or Technical School Certificate preferred. High School or Equivalent required.

• Holds or ability to certify for CDL within 90 days of start date.

• Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.