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How much do fleet maintenance foreman jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for fleet maintenance foreman in the United States is $85,184.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fleet Maintenance Foreman vs Fleet Maintenance Supervisor?

AspectFleet Maintenance ForemanFleet Maintenance Supervisor
CertificationsASE certifications often preferredASE certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentHands-on maintenance and supervision on-siteOversees maintenance teams, administrative tasks
ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervises technicians, performs repairsManages maintenance programs, staff scheduling
Industry UsageCommon in transportation, logistics, fleet companiesCommon in fleet management, logistics, transportation

The Fleet Maintenance Foreman primarily focuses on hands-on repair work and supervising technicians on-site, ensuring fleet vehicles are maintained properly. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor has a broader role, overseeing maintenance programs, managing staff, and coordinating operations. Both roles require similar certifications and are integral in fleet management industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fleet maintenance foreman?

To thrive as a Fleet Maintenance Foreman, you need strong technical knowledge of vehicle repair, maintenance procedures, and supervisory experience, often supported by a relevant trade certification or associate degree. Familiarity with fleet management software, diagnostic tools, and inventory tracking systems is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and ensure smooth operations. These capabilities are crucial to maximize fleet uptime, control costs, and maintain safety standards across all vehicles.

What is a fleet maintenance foreman?

Fleet Maintenance Foremen are supervisors responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of a company's vehicle fleet. They coordinate schedules, assign tasks to mechanics and technicians, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and manage inventory of parts and supplies. Their role is crucial in minimizing vehicle downtime and ensuring the fleet operates efficiently and safely. They also often handle administrative duties such as record-keeping and reporting on fleet performance.

What are some common challenges faced by a fleet maintenance foreman, and how can they be addressed?

A Fleet Maintenance Foreman often faces challenges such as coordinating repairs to minimize vehicle downtime, managing diverse teams of mechanics, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Balancing urgent repair needs with routine maintenance schedules requires strong organizational skills and effective communication. Foremen can address these challenges by implementing preventive maintenance programs, fostering open communication within the team, and leveraging fleet management software to track repairs and maintenance history efficiently.
Infographic showing various Fleet Maintenance Foreman job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,184 per year, or $41 per hour.

Overnight Fleet Maintenance Supervisor- Brooklyn

Interstate Waste Services

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 90 rated recycling and waste


Job description

Overview Fleet Maintenance Supervisor- Brooklyn Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, with a landfill located in Ohio, where we also own and operate a state-of-the-art rail-served landfill. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling, and environmental services, while keeping focus on employee, customer, and environmental safety. What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. Essential Job Summary: The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising a team of technicians and welders aimed at maintaining the locations equipment/fleet in peak operating conditions with the collaboration and guidance of the Fleet Maintenance Manager. They Provide direction to technicians, welders, and administrative personnel to ensure that all repair/ maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient, and in a timely manner. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for preventative maintenance, and repair of company equipment, as well as administrative duties such as parts procurement, inventory management, asset tracking and cost control. The Maintenance Supervisor utilizes fleet management and onboard computing software to monitor vehicle performance and cost. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
  • Provide direction to A, B, C level, and lead technicians assigned to work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
  • Report to management on performance; make recommendations for process/programmatic changes for improvement or efficiencies.
  • Supervise technicians in maintenance shop, including such responsibilities as conducting daily shop huddles; yard checks; coaching/counseling/ training lead technician and all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; make hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conduct employee training and performance evaluations; evaluate and make recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job changes, as appropriate.
  • Perform inspections of outside repairs to ensure all work was properly completed in accordance with Company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.
  • Identify training opportunities and document issues and constructively discuss corrective action, as needed, with technician.
  • Conduct Quality Control Inspections, track issues and resolution to ensure all work is properly completed in accordance with Company's safety and compliance procedures and federal and state regulations.
  • Oversee repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provide coaching, when necessary; may be required to road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems to perform advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions on equipment and vehicles used by Company, on site and on the road, including: engine chassis repair and maintenance; knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems to maintain and repair vehicles in a timely and safe manner; knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems to effectively diagnose and repair complex heating and cooling systems in vehicles in a timely and safe manner; and knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure equipment is back in an operable condition as quickly and as safely as possible.
  • Manage related administrative matters for team, including payroll, maintenance of employee records, records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, recording of all information into TMT Maintenance Software.
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • 2+ year experience as a supervisor or foreman/team lead.
  • Must have experience with Electrical, Air Brakes, Medium and Heavy-Duty Diesel engines and computer aided diagnostics (CAT ET, Cummins Insite, Premium Tech Tool, etc.).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, Spanish bilingual strongly preferred.
  • Advanced experience working with fleet management and onboard computing software.
  • Strong knowledge of DOT CMV rules, OSHA, and other federal and local regulations and requirement
  • Valid driver's license required, CDL preferred
Additional Information IWS's base pay actually offered takes into account a range of factors including, but not limited to, internal equity, the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Bonus: This role is bonus eligible as part of the compensation package. Benefits: IWS employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should an employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary Range Minimum USD $75,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum USD $95,000.00/Yr.

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