Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

EMR is seeking an experienced Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance of a fleet of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and specialized transportation equipment. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background in trucking maintenance, particularly diesel engines and hydraulic systems, who can lead a team while keeping equipment safe, reliable, and operating efficiently.
The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor will coordinate daily maintenance activities, establish preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, order parts, prioritize repair work, and oversee the workload of maintenance personnel. This position also requires knowledge of DOT safety requirements, experience supervising union employees, and the ability to use maintenance software to document repairs, upload photos, and maintain accurate inventory records. This role will be worked in Camden, NJ and pays $75 – 85k/yr
Key Responsibilities

Oversee the maintenance and repair of Class 8 trucks, trailers, roll-off trucks, car haulers, and other heavy-duty equipment.
Develop and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Assign and prioritize daily work for maintenance technicians based on equipment needs and operational demands.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues involving diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical components, and heavy-duty truck equipment.
Order parts and maintain accurate inventory records to ensure necessary supplies are available for repairs.
Use MaintainX to document maintenance activities, upload equipment and repair photos, track work orders, and maintain inventory information.
Ensure fleet maintenance activities comply with applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations, inspection requirements, and safety standards.
Supervise, train, and support maintenance employees, including union employees, while maintaining accountability and productivity.
Coordinate with transportation and operations teams to prioritize repairs and return equipment to service as quickly and safely as possible.
Monitor repair needs, maintenance schedules, and equipment conditions to identify issues before they lead to costly breakdowns.
Communicate with outside vendors and repair providers as needed.
Use Microsoft Outlook for daily communication, scheduling, and coordination.
Provide on-call support for critical equipment breakdowns that affect transportation or production operations.

Qualifications

At least 7 years of hands-on mechanical experience maintaining and repairing trucks or heavy-duty transportation equipment.
Strong preference for experience with diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
Strong working knowledge of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, and related mechanical systems.
Knowledge of DOT/FMCSA safety regulations, inspections, and equipment compliance requirements.
Experience establishing or managing preventive maintenance schedules.
Experience ordering parts, managing inventory, and coordinating repair workloads.
Prior experience supervising or leading maintenance employees, including familiarity with union workforces.
Ability to use Microsoft Outlook for routine business communication.
Ability to learn and use maintenance management software; experience with MaintainX is a plus.
Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work effectively with maintenance personnel, transportation teams, and operations management.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience maintaining Class 8 trucks, roll-off trucks, trailers, car haulers, or similar heavy-duty equipment.
Experience with diesel diagnostics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment repairs.
Experience using MaintainX or a similar computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Experience in transportation, scrap metal recycling, construction, or another industrial environment.

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