Maintenance Manager-Fleet & Heavy Equipment

Job Description

Division: Ondrick Materials & Recycling, LLC

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Position Summary\n

The Maintenance Manager provides end-to-end oversight of the company’s fleet (on-road trucks and trailers) and heavy equipment (yellow iron, plant and site machinery). This role leads and directs the maintenance operation, including the parts inventory function and the heavy equipment/truck mechanics team. Success is measured by equipment uptime, cost control, compliance, safety, and data-driven decision making.

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Core Responsibilities:

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Fleet & Heavy Equipment Maintenance Oversight\n

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  • Own the preventive maintenance strategy, schedules, and standards for all vehicles and heavy equipment to maximize uptime and lifecycle value.

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  • Approve repair priorities, quality standards, and out-of-service criteria; ensure root-cause analysis on repeat failures.

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  • Set and maintain documentation standards (work orders, PM checklists, service histories) and ensure data integrity across systems (e.g., Viewpoint ERP, VMRS coding, dashboards). Viewpoint & Software Initiatives.pptx

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Parts Inventory Management\n

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  • Oversee the parts room and inventory control: min/max levels, cycle counts, obsolescence management, and secure storage.

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  • Approve vendor selection, pricing, and stocking strategies; negotiate terms and warranties.

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  • Implement kitting for common jobs, ensure fast-moving items are right-sized, and reduce emergency purchases.

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  • Ensure accurate item master data, interchange/cross-reference, and VMRS alignment for analytics. Viewpoint & Software Initiatives.pptx

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Mechanics Team Leadership \n

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  • Directly supervise the shop/mechanics supervisor and provide leadership to the maintenance team.

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  • Oversee daily operations of the maintenance shop, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality repairs.

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  • Mentor, train, and evaluate maintenance staff; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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  • Establish quality control steps (pre-release inspections, test runs) and hold the team accountable to standards.

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  • Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and professional communication with operations.

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Compliance, Safety & Risk\n

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  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

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  • Lead safety initiatives, conduct inspections and audits, and implement corrective actions as needed.

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  • Maintain documentation and readiness for audits; manage recalls and technical bulletins.

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  • Drive safe work practices, shop housekeeping, PPE usage, lockout/tagout, and incident investigations.

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Budget, Vendors & Capital Planning\n

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  • Own the maintenance operating budget (labor, parts, outside services); track cost per mile/hour and per asset.

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  • Evaluate repair-vs-replace decisions; contribute to capital plans (specs, standardization, warranty strategies).

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  • Manage vendor performance (OEMs, rebuilders, mobile service) against SLAs and cost/quality metrics.

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Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement\n

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  • Analyze fleet performance data to identify trends and opportunities for operational improvements.

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  • Recommend and implement process enhancements to optimize fleet performance and cost-effectiveness.

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Authority & Decision Rights\n

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  • Approves work orders, repair strategies, vendor selections, and warranty claims.

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  • Sets shop standards, schedules, and training priorities.

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  • Recommends asset lifecycle decisions and capital allocations.

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Qualifications\n

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  • 7+ years in fleet/heavy equipment maintenance environments; 3+ years in supervisory/managerial roles.

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  • Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary shops (on-road trucks and heavy equipment).

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  • Familiarity with maintenance management systems and VMRS coding; experience with ERP/work order platforms (e.g., Viewpoint) preferred.

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  • Strong financial acumen (budgeting, cost control) and vendor management.

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  • Knowledge of DOT/OSHA/environmental compliance.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\n

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  • Leadership: coaches effectively, sets clear standards, and builds accountability.

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  • Planning: converts production plans into maintenance capacity and schedules.

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  • Technical judgment: balances reliability, safety, and cost in repair decisions.

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  • Analytics: uses VMRS/work order data to drive decisions and reports succinctly to leadership. Viewpoint & Software Initiatives.pptx

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