As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Location: Harvey, LA and Raceland, LA

Preferred Skills, Experience and License: Hands on experience with maintenance and repair of heavy trucks and/or heavy equipment. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. Strong leadership experience, preferably managing technicians / mechanics; waste industry experience is a plus. Valid driver's license.

I. Job Summary

Manages the full fleet of primary and secondary equipment, and continually focuses on achieving market base profitability through effective management of all fleet and maintenance activities within the assigned area, including cost control, management development, and high training and safety standards. Responsible for two heavy truck maintenance shops: Harvey, LA and Raceland, LA.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and reliable vehicles are available to meet operational requirements. Conducts fleet evaluations to ensure maintenance standards are met.

• Manages maintenance managers to ensure performance and cost focus across the area.

• Reviews capital equipment requisitions in line with Corporate guidelines and objectives.

• Manages effective utilization of vehicle assets.

• Ensures maintenance shops are adequately staffed and mechanics are properly trained.

• Ensures vehicle management systems are effectively utilized.

• Complies with and ensures adherence to WM’s Mission to Zero standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.

• Meets all financial review dates and corporate directed programs in a timely fashion.

• Assists in budget process as required.

• Assists in creating a positive team-oriented environment through employee development and motivation.

• Ensures the cleanliness and maintenance of the maintenance shops through regular inspections and preventive maintenance programs.

• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training staff and maintenance managers, and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

• Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines managers according to WM’s policies and procedures and ensures that maintenance managers are in compliance with the standards in their administration of counseling and disciplinary steps.

• Provides training and presentations as needed in a positive and professional manner.

• Travels and divides time between two heavy truck shops: Harvey, LA and Raceland, LA.

III. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor's degree(accredited), or in lieu of Degree, a High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience required.

Experience: 5 years previous experience (in addition to education requirements) required.

IV. Work Environment

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran