Republic Services

Recycling Maintenance Manager

Republic Services$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CAFM certifications in multiple disciplines (Financial, Risk Management, Information Management, Asset Management, Vehicle Fuel Management) preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Advanced root cause problem solving skills.
  • Professional communication abilities and strong customer service orientation.
  • Financial management skills, including budget understanding and planning capabilities.
  • Analytical skills to develop diverse solutions for various issues.
  • Strong organizational and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct staff and oversee maintenance technician operations to ensure safe and efficient work processes.
  • Plan and schedule repair work to maximize productivity and manage overtime costs.
  • Monitor shop performance and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.
  • Manage outside repair facilities and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct quality control inspections and document issue resolutions to maintain safety compliance.
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair processes, including advanced mechanical systems.
  • Handle administrative tasks related to payroll and maintenance record-keeping.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discounts.
  • Retirement plan with generous company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Recycling Center Maintenance Manager is responsible for the management of Recycling Center equipment at one or more locations and managing a team(s) of technicians (mechanics) who are responsible for the preventive maintenance and repair of fixed and mobile equipment; building and facility maintenance; and the supervision of maintenance personnel on daily repair work and the preventative maintenance program. Additional responsibilities could include maintenance of equipment and machinery at a post collection facility(ies), and management of a container shop(s). The Recycling Center Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing direction, either directly or indirectly, to a group of technicians to ensure that all repairs and maintenance to Republic Services' machinery and equipment, including stationary recycling equipment, trucks, containers, powered industrial lifts, and other heavy duty equipment, are performed in compliance with the Company's safety and maintenance standards, and all federal and state regulations. The Recycling Center Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning and scheduling the necessary work for his or her work group to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity within the shop while maximizing production facility operating time.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide direction to all technician levels, as well as the lead technicians, in the maintenance shop and may manage a Recycling Center Maintenance Supervisor in a satellite maintenance shop or a Recycling Center Maintenance Supervisor, assigned to his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is performed is a safe, efficient and timely manner. Oversee the planning and scheduling of all repair work to increase productivity, while effectively managing the department's overtime. Monitor the shop's operational performance and efficiency and take action to redirect activities as appropriate. Report to management on shop performance, and implement procedures for process or programmatic changes for improvement for efficiencies.
  • Manage technicians and supervisor(s) in the maintenance shop, to include such responsibilities as overseeing daily shop huddles; facility and fleet walks; coaching and counseling lead technician and supervisor(s) on performance and corrective action, when necessary; make hiring and termination decisions, in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; oversee employee training and performance evaluation; evaluate, recommend and approve supervisor recommendations for merit increase, promotion and job change recommendations, as appropriate.
  • Maintain an on-going preventive maintenance program for assigned locations. Identify trends in downtime, break downs; oversee maintenance of the building and other facility on site; control maintenance costs relating to personnel, purchasing, inventory control and outsourcing of repairs.
  • Manage outside repair facilities and repairs to ensure all work is properly completed in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance procedures, and federal and state regulations; follow up where appropriate. Identify training opportunities and, as necessary, document issues and constructively discusses corrective action, as needed, with maintenance supervisor.
  • Conduct Quality Control Inspections, track issues and issue resolution to ensure all work is properly completed and is in accordance with the Company's safety and compliance procedures, and federal and state regulations.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of stationary recycling equipment, engine, emission systems, transmission, brake, hydraulic and electrical systems to manage advanced preventive and repair maintenance functions of heavy equipment and vehicles used by the company, on site and on the road, including:
    o Stationary recycling equipment such as: conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins and pneumatics;o Engine chassis repair and maintenance;
    o Knowledge of vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics and electrical systems to manage the maintenance and repair the vehicles in a timely and safe manner;
    o Knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems; and
    o Knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the equipment is back in an operable condition as quickly and as safely as possible.
  • Manage related administrative matters for the team, including payroll, maintain employee records, maintain records of all preventive and corrective maintenance performed, ensure the appropriate recording of all information into Dossier Maintenance Software, prepare and submit the budget for approval, set departmental goals to align with the targets and performance objectives established by the division's leadership team.
  • May require local travel.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Certified Automotive Fleet Management (CAFM) Financial Systems, CAFM Risk Management, CAFM Information Management, CAFM Asset Management, and/ or CAFM Vehicle Fuel Management.
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Advanced Root Cause Problem Solving.
  • Effective and professional communications skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Ability to anticipate business needs and plan accordingly to ensure that equipment, employee and fiscal resources are utilized in the most efficient manner.
  • High level of analytical skill to develop a range of possible solutions to address a wide range of issues
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.
  • Good financial management and planning skills; ability to understand financial terms, budgets, tables and reports. Ability to develop realistic, comprehensive plans to make efficient use of resources.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in the recycling, transportation, disposal, or related industry which requires a thorough knowledge and application of safe working practices including OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out, OSHA Fire Safety and other federal and state regulations; or participation in the Company's management trainee program.


Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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Learn more about Republic Services
Size
1,045 employees
Market Cap
$40.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$967.2 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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