What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Waste Connections?
Position Responsibilities
- Ensures adherence to the corporate safety program.
- Fosters collaboration between and among personnel.
- Ensure adequate training of mechanics, preventative maintenance mechanics.
- Ensure location is in compliance with all regulatory agencies and statutes.
- Ensure proper completion of repair orders by all technicians.
- Responsible for the control of inventory and maintenance of equipment.
- Trains and assists Mechanics on methods for diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment.
- Schedules or assigns work to Mechanics, PM Mechanics or other Maintenance Shop personnel.
- Coordinates and/or transports vehicles to outside service for repairs, as needed.
- Tests vehicles to troubleshoot problems and/or tests repairs to ensure proper and safe completion.
- Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.
- Communicates regularly with the Division Maintenance Manager.
- Assists in monthly financial projections and annual budget.
- Responsible for maintaining department’s costs within budget
- Must have ability to plan, budget, schedule, and supervise multiple projects from concept to completion.
- Must have excellent working knowledge of DOT compliance requirements.
- Must have ability to motivate staff to meet corp., region, division, and district objectives.
- Must have excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills and ability to achieve cost effective solutions.
- 5 years mechanic experience with truck, light or heavy equipment maintenance and repair. (Waste industry experience desired)
- Ability to train and motivate staff a must.
- Knowledge of air brake, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Trade or Technical School Certificate preferred. High School or Equivalent required.
- Holds or ability to certify for CDL within 90 days of start date.
- Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
