Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present numerical data effectively and write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs
The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
Possess Basic Computer skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Depth perception.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
Completed a machining related apprenticeship program or 3-5 years equivalent combination of education and experience.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

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Senior Manager of Fleet Maintenance

Interstate Waste Services

Stamford, CT 06912

$140,000/yr

~ 31 min Onsite

Enforce standardized repair practices, PM intervals, and inspection protocols
Operate with high ownership and accountability
Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, environmental regulations, and company policies
Ensure vendor performance aligns with cost, quality, and turnaround expectations
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Prior experience managing large, heavy-duty vehicle fleets (refuse, vocational, or similar)
Proven 5 years of leadership experience managing Maintenance Managers and/or Supervisors
Drive high asset availability and uptime across refuse trucks, tractors, trailers, roll-off, and support equipment
Conduct weekly and monthly performance reviews with Maintenance Managers
Lean, Six Sigma, or reliability-focused certifications
Forecast labor, parts, and outside service costs with accuracy and discipline
Ensure accuracy and completeness of: Work order notes, Labor hours, Parts usage & Equipment Status
Audit work order quality and backlog health regularly
Own area-level maintenance KPIs, including but not limited to:
Partner with Directors on capital recommendations based on asset condition and performance data
Familiarity with enterprise maintenance KPIs and executive reporting cadence
Lead with consistency, discipline, and professionalism
Maintain audit-ready documentation and regulatory records
Develop leaders—not just fix problems
Support contract compliance and service-level adherence
Develop and execute corrective action plans for underperforming locations
Ensure readiness and accuracy for Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs) and executive reporting
Enforce strict CMMS compliance across all assigned locations
Serve as a stabilizing force during growth, acquisitions, and operational change
Act as a trusted execution partner to Directors and Corporate Fleet Maintenance leadership
Lead structured root cause analysis (RCA) for repeat failures, downtime assets, and cost outliers
Provide direct oversight and leadership to Maintenance Managers and Supervisors across multiple locations
Identify cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety or reliability
Oversee execution of vendor, contractor, and OEM relationships at the area level
Manage and control area-level maintenance spend within approved budgets
Lead safety audits, inspections, and corrective actions
-PM Efficiency, Labor Efficiency, Fleet Availability & Downtime, R&M; Spend vs Budget, Backlog Aging & Work Order Management, DVIR Closure & Regulatory Compliance
Champion a safety-first culture across all maintenance locations
Ensure disciplined execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Ensure adherence to LOTO, HECP, hot-work, and shop safety standards
Partner with Procurement and Directors on supplier performance feedback
Minimum 7+ years of progressive fleet maintenance experience, including multi-site oversight
Drive standard workflows and data discipline to support enterprise analytics