Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

About the job

About Coastal Waste & Recycling

At Coastal Waste & Recycling, we're building more than a company, we're building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us.

Develop Great Technicians. Keep Our Trucks and Equipment Moving.

Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving technical challenges, and building high-performing teams? As a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor at Coastal Waste & Recycling, you'll lead a team of skilled diesel technicians while helping ensure our trucks and equipment are safe, reliable, and ready to serve our customers every day.

At Coastal, our Fleet Maintenance Supervisors do more than oversee repairs, they develop technicians, promote a strong safety culture, and build teams that keep our operations moving.

Your Role

As a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead Diesel Technician A (Master Technician)s, Diesel Technician B (Advanced Technician)s, Diesel Technician C (Entry-Level Technician)s, and other maintenance team members while overseeing the daily execution of shop operations. You'll be responsible for developing your people, maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring quality repairs, promoting workplace safety, and partnering with Operations to support the company's daily service commitments.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable Diesel Technician A (Master Technician)s, Diesel Technician B (Advanced Technician)s, Diesel Technician C (Entry-Level Technician)s, and other assigned maintenance employees.
• Build a culture centered on safety, accountability, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct daily shop meetings and safety huddles to communicate priorities, recognize employee performance, and reinforce safe work practices.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and monitor daily maintenance activities to maximize shop productivity and equipment availability.
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are completed on time to minimize breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Monitor repair quality and verify repairs meet company standards, DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
• Assist technicians with advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and complex repairs while continuing to develop their technical knowledge.
• Coach employees through regular feedback, recognition, performance conversations, corrective action, and ongoing development.
• Identify and develop future Fleet leaders through mentoring, training, and career development opportunities.
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to prioritize repairs based on operational needs and minimize equipment downtime.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and respond quickly to operational needs.
• Ensure repair orders, preventive maintenance records, warranty documentation, inventory transactions, and shop records are completed accurately.
• Maintain accountability for shop cleanliness, organization, tools, equipment, and overall work environment.
• Partner with vendors, suppliers, and internal departments to support efficient maintenance operations.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retaining high-performing maintenance employees.
• At Coastal, we win as a team. Fleet Maintenance Supervisors develop people, support fellow leaders, partner with Operations, and do whatever is necessary to keep our trucks and equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

What You'll Bring

• Five (5) or more years of heavy-duty diesel maintenance experience.
• Two (2) or more years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, heavy equipment, preventive maintenance programs, DOT regulations, and OSHA requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead technical employees.
• Strong communication, organizational, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• ASE certifications, Class A CDL, waste industry experience, fleet maintenance software experience, and bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) skills are a plus.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to develop the next generation of diesel technicians
• Modern maintenance facilities, tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Collaborative leadership team focused on safety and operational excellence

If you're passionate about developing technicians, leading high-performing teams, and keeping our trucks and equipment operating at their best, we'd love to have you join the Coastal Waste & Recycling leadership team.

Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.