Republic Services

Recycling Maintenance Supervisor

Republic Services$81K — $112K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • 3 years of maintenance experience in recycling, transportation, or related industry.
  • 1 year of supervisory experience in a relevant role.
  • Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office knowledge.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage in problem-solving and direct staff.
  • Customer service orientation and employee engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance technicians and conduct daily debrief meetings.
  • Perform quality control inspections and track issue resolutions.
  • Manage maintenance shop inventory control for budget compliance.
  • Approve maintenance-related expenses within approval scope.
  • Oversee complex repair diagnostics and provide coaching.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge of stationary recycling equipment and vehicles.
  • Complete additional job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life and accidental death insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee discount programs.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Recycling Center Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising a maintenance shop that is under the umbrella responsibility of an on-site Division or Operations Manager. The Recycling Center Maintenance Supervisor supervises a technician (mechanic) team responsible for preventive maintenance/repair of fixed and mobile equipment and building and facility maintenance; and plans and schedules repair work for the work group to ensure that all work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervises technicians in maintenance shop; conducts daily debrief meetings; coaches/counsels all technician levels on performance/corrective action, when necessary; makes hiring/termination decisions in concert with Human Resources and appropriate management; conducts employee training and performance evaluations; evaluates and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions and job changes, as appropriate.
  • Conducts Quality Control Inspections; tracks 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.
  • Oversees maintenance shop inventory control system to ensure necessary equipment and parts levels are maintained and purchases are within budget.
  • Reviews and approves expenses that are within scope of approval level; refers larger expenses or major repairs to manager as appropriate.
  • Oversees repair diagnostics on more complex matters and provides coaching where necessary.
  • Maintains 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.
    o Vehicle body control systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
    o Heating and air conditioning systems.
    o Knowledge of welding tools to fix heavy equipment.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office knowledge.
  • Ability to engage in root cause problem solving.
  • Effective communications skills.
  • Ability to direct staff.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and encourage employee engagement.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in the recycling, transportation, disposal or related industry.
  • Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience in a lead technician role, supervisor or other management role requiring a thorough knowledge of safe working practices, DOT, OSHA and other federal and state regulations.


Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $81,800.00 to $112,400.00* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Bonus - Annual Incentive Plan Target, 10% Annual

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.
• 401(k) 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
Washington PTO: https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Washington-PTO-Table.pdf

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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