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