Assistant Maintenance Manager
- Manassas, VA
- $100,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in maintaining the annual maintenance budget in alignment with Company guidelines.
- Lead safety meetings, enforce compliance with safety protocols.
- Assist in recommending capital expenditures and develop business cases for vehicle, equipment, and tool replacements.
- Monitor and control maintenance-related expenditures, including tires, parts, repairs, and outsourced services for specialized diagnostics.
- Oversee work assignments, scheduling, preventative maintenance (PM), and repairs, ensuring efficient shop operations.
- Monitor labor costs and parts usage by type of repair to achieve appropriate labor costs (standard repair times) and parts usage.
- Maintain PM schedule, ensuring timely assignments and up-to-date inspections to prevent roadside breakdowns and regulatory issues.
- Perform Quality Control Inspections on repairs.
- Understand parts inventory, ensuring adequate supply levels while avoiding shortages.
- Understand the GEOTAB Program and related repairs.
- Audit safety programs and inspect the facility (e.g., lock outs, exit lights, extinguishers).
- Assist in training and managing mechanics and welders, ensuring a skilled workforce capable of accurate diagnostics and high-quality repairs.
- Assist in providing coaching and leadership to the maintenance team, fostering a culture of efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Assist in employee relations matters, including performance management, discipline, and grievance resolution.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Supervisor or Lead Mechanic, with a proven track record of positive results.
- Strong knowledge of heavy-duty trucks is essential.
- Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic license is an asset.
- Knowledge of waste management industry is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant trades experience (e.g., mechanic, welder) is considered an asset.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to read, interpret, estimate, calculate, and document maintenance-related data.
- Proficiency with computers and technology.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage and develop a high-performing team.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment requirements.
- Competitive Wages
- Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience
- Retirement Plan with company match; let us help you save for your future
- Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistant Program, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability