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.