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Diesel Maintenance Supervisor

Waste Management , Inc.
Waste Management , Inc. Salary
Chesapeake, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

As an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer, we value diversity and encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is a leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services across North America. We pride ourselves on our commitment to operating excellence, professionalism, and financial stability. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors through a vast network that includes collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities, and waste-based energy production projects.

About the Job

As the Diesel Maintenance Supervisor, you will take on an essential leadership role overseeing a team of technicians. You'll ensure efficient workflow and assign tasks effectively, managing a team of 12 technicians in our maintenance shop. This position involves evening shifts starting at 3 : 00 PM from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work.

What You'll Be Doing

To excel in this role, you should be able to handle the following key responsibilities :

  • Supervise daily operations within the maintenance shop, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Coordinate and oversee all maintenance activities and repairs, ensuring quality and timely completion.
  • Review driver repair requests and prepare work order documentation.
  • Perform hands-on mechanical duties as required.
  • Monitor inventory of replacement parts and ensure adequate stock levels.
  • Lead and develop personnel through coaching, training, and performance evaluations, while also managing disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Interpret and enforce organizational policies as well as safety regulations consistently.
  • Generate and submit necessary reports to track shop performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role includes managing a team of 12 non-supervisory employees, including mechanics and technicians.

What Does It Take to Be a Diesel Maintenance Supervisor with WM?

A. Education and Experience

  • Education : High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
  • Experience : A minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience.
  • B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

  • No specific certificates required.
  • C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

  • Strong mechanical skills and prior supervisory experience are highly valued.
  • Work Environment

    The work environment is typically that of a maintenance shop. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    About Our Benefits

    At Waste Management, eligible employees enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability, as well as a Stock Purchase Plan and a company-matched 401K. Additionally, our employees receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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