The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, under the direction of the Fleet and Facility Manager, plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Tiger Sanitation’s fleet operations. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance activities, auditing processes, enhancing technician performance, and utilizing data-driven tools to improve compliance, reduce downtime, and deliver an exceptional experience for Tiger employees and customers.
Essential Functions:
* Supervises and leads Fleet Maintenance personnel in alignment with Tiger Sanitation’s 4-Step Decision Making Process to promote safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and optimal vehicle uptime.
* Performs weekly shop walkthroughs to ensure facility cleanliness, operational readiness, and mechanical integrity of shop equipment.
* Conducts daily in-shop observations and work order audits, including DVIR and repair documentation, to ensure compliance with FMCSA and internal standards.
* Provides ongoing coaching, evaluation, performance feedback and corrective action to technicians, reinforcing Tiger’s safety and quality expectations.
* Partners with the Fleet and Facility Manager to address performance gaps and drive accountability among team members.
* Utilizes Tech Tools, Fleetio, Samsara, and other diagnostic and documentation platforms to address maintenance tasks, track data, and improve decision-making.
* Develops or enhances systems to record, track, and reduce deficiencies identified through PM inspections and work order audits.
* Maintains strong cross-departmental communication to report progress on repair timelines, safety performance, and compliance objectives.
* Ensures that all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
* Promotes and enforces a safety-first culture across all aspects of fleet maintenance operations.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Strong leadership and supervisory skills with experience managing and coaching multiple technicians in shop or field environments.
* Ability to teach, model, and enforce safe operating procedures for vehicles, equipment, and shop protocols.
* Proficient in maintenance-related software systems, including Samsara, Fleetio, Tech Tools, and other diagnostic and compliance platforms.
* Ability to positively influence behavior and promote a culture of accountability and high performance through coaching or corrective action.
* Demonstrates Tiger Sanitation’s Core Values: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, and Communication in all interactions.
* Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to meet team goals and service expectations.
* Effective decision-making aligned with Tiger’s 4-Step Decision Making Process.
* Strong collaboration and communication skills across departments and teams.
Education and Experience
* High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or vocational training preferred.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in fleet maintenance, including supervisory responsibilities.
* Valid Class C Driver’s License required.
Working Conditions
* Work is primarily conducted in outdoor or shop environments, with exposure to various weather conditions and mechanical elements.
* Requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and lifting equipment and materials.
Tiger Sanitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – disability/veteran.
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