Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1900 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is in the organization.

We have the following position at our Riverside Hauling division:

Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees and maintains an effective fleet maintenance program to ensure that fleet vehicles are maintained in a safe and effective manner. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor will be able to perform duties in a timely manner and advise leadership of any potential issues that could affect the overall performance and longevity of the fleet

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees and maintains an effective fleet maintenance program to ensure that fleet vehicles are maintained in an effective and safety-conscious manner. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor will be able to perform duties in a timely manner and advise leadership of any potential issues that could affect the overall performance and longevity of the fleet.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide daily guidance and support to on-site technicians to ensure all maintenance work is performed in a safe, efficient and timely manner

- Responsible for maintenance, service, diagnosing, major repair of fleet vehicles and monthly PM compliance (in multiple yards when required)

- Ensure shop or facility is clean and kept in a safe, professional working manner

- Plan and schedule team workloads based on preventative maintenance tasks, utilizing budget and personnel

- Manage and maintain company RTA maintenance program, work order data and recurring preventative maintenance schedules

- Ensure vehicle documentation (i.e., registration, insurance, etc.) is current and kept in vehicle as required.

- Track and provide recurring maintenance data reports to Management

- Review DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) and distribute the noted defects via work orders to the correct personnel for repair/defect correction and confirmation of Mechanic sign off’s on the DVIR

- Ensure all company safety policies are frequently reviewed, tailgated & enforced. (LOTO, Hot Works, Fall Protection etc.)

- Report any in yard(s) spills, falls, incidents to Division Manager as required

- Coordinate and direct the activities of all shop personnel including mechanics and welders

- Assign tasks for the mechanical repair of heavy duty refuse trucks

- Maintain parts inventory and container tracking

- Monitor maintenance work flow and ensures tasks are completed in a timely manner and to company standards

- Administer DOT and preventative maintenance programs while ensuring shop personnel is following safe work practices

- Process employee requests including vacation, PTO’s etc. and assists with the scheduling of time off

- Coach and develop employees by continuously communicating with team members and providing guidance for improvement and recognition of efforts

- Handle and resolve employee relations issues and incorporates consistent and timely disciplinary standards, preparation, and documentation of corrective action notices

- Follow and administer company safety programs by conducting monthly safety meetings, facility inspections and ensuring compliance to all OSHA and DOT regulations as well as SWPPP compliance

- Investigate and complete reports for work related injuries and/or vehicle accidents/incidents and submits paperwork to appropriate insurance carriers in a prompt manner

- Train new shop personnel on company training program and proper use of assigned equipment.

- Responsible for submitting incident alert emails on same day of occurrence

- Responsible for answering action item related emails in prompt manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing a fleet repair facility and heavy duty Mechanics as well as thorough knowledge of HD engines, transmissions and mechanical repairs.

- A valid California Driver’s license, required

- Commercial Driver’s license preferred

- ASE certification for alternative fuels is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

- Strong organizational skills and ability to motivate large groups

- Good decision making, problem solving and communication skills

- Knowledge with DOT and OSHA regulations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The job involves outdoor work and exposure to various weather conditions. Flexible working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required to accommodate waste collection schedules. This position is exposed to changing road conditions and closures.

This job requires the ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs., perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. This position requires routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. There is continuous eye/hand coordination, handling, and wrist motion, hearing and smelling.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Yes – Mechanics, Truck Maintenance, Welders, Bin Repair & Painters.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including 401k and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance and holidays/vacation/PSL.