We are seeking an innovative, results-driven, and proactive professional to join our team as an Assistant Maintenance Manager. This role is responsible for learning and placing into practice the skills needed to become a Maintenance Manager. The Assistant Maintenance Manager will assist the Maintenance Manager in the daily operations of the Maintenance Facility. To include oversee of the Preventative Maintenance Program aimed at reducing vehicle breakdowns, minimizing major repairs, and extending the lifespan of fleet assets.
The Assistant Maintenance Manager will learn the minimum responsibilities below:
- Shift 1pm - 10pm
- 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.
What We Need From You:
- 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.
What You’ll Get From Us:
- Competitive Wages
- 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
We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future".
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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