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Vehicle Maintenance Supervisors oversee the day-to-day operations of the vehicle maintenance staff at a facility. This position provides leadership and direction to maintenance staff. Supervisors coordinate and supervise maintenance work and repairs, as well as monitor safety, productivity, and quality.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Supervise the maintenance staff, including training, scheduling work assignments, and authorization of overtime ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Perform supervisory functions including but not limited to completing employee reviews, monitoring/tracking attendance, and holding team member accountable
• Prioritize work in order to meet the needs of operations and ensure efficiency
• Coach and mentor direct reports with proper use of SAP programming and assignment
• Regularly communicate with management, operations, and others regarding the status of fleet vehicles, containers and/or other equipment
• Ensure the maintenance department maintains quality and safety standards
• Perform and monitor vehicle inspections
• Review work orders and ensure parts inventory is maintained appropriately
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and timely
• Train and direct employees to meet or exceed standards
• Work cross functionally and maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, employees, and managers
• Conduct employee observations and work audits to ensure safety and procedures are being followed
• Perform road calls to repair vehicles as necessary in the event of vehicle breakdowns
• Road test vehicles to determine necessary repairs as needed
• Perform mechanical duties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will manage 6-20 employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Familiarity with use of repair manuals, electrical wiring, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot
• Attention to detail and ability to track and maintain documentation
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Computer skills; working knowledge of Windows applications, SAP a plus
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 3 years performing repairs and maintenance on diesel powered, heavy vehicles, hydraulics, equipment, and/or related components
• Waste industry experience, a plus
• Management experience preferred
• Experience working with welding equipment preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and DOT rules and regulations

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Occasionally working outside
• Frequently working in changing temperatures
• Continuously working in wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Occasionally sitting
• Frequently standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.