Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor

Rumpke is a family owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

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:

• Ensure all work performed by staff is completed in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Be a mentor/coach to all direct reports with proper use of SAP programming and assignment.
• Supervise the maintenance staff, including training, scheduling work assignments, and authorization of overtime.
• 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.
• Ensure maintenance is performed safely, effectively, and expeditiously.
• Perform and monitor vehicle inspections.
• Review work orders and ensure parts inventory is maintained.
• Ensure all paperwork in completed accurately and timely.
• Train and direct employees to improve their overall performance.
• 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 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 repair as needed.
• Perform mechanical duties as needed.
• May be require to travel within the company for training purposes or business needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to maintain parts inventory.
• Familiarity with use of repair manuals, electrical wiring, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot.
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and DOT rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10lbs.
• Continuously lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20lbs.
• Frequently walking.
• Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Frequently Climbing and/or balancing.
• Continuously working outside in changing temperature, wet/humid conditions.
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter.
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling.
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing.

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 work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to travel between locations as needed.
• 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 a contract for employment 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.

High School (required)
General Education Diploma (preferred)
Bachelors of Relevant field (preferred)

Waste Industry experience, a plus. (preferred)
Experience working with welding equipment. (preferred)
Previous supervisory or management experience. (preferred)
3 years: Experience performing repairs and maintenance on diesel powered, heavy vehicles, hydraulics, equipment, and related components. (preferred)