Who We Are We are a dynamic, growth-oriented and safety-focused company. Our organization has been deemed to be an “essential service” by providing recycling, resource recovery and waste management services that keep our communities clean and safe and valuable materials within the circular economy. We are looking for energetic and driven team members to support our growing company and play a crucial role in achieving our corporate mission and vision. Emterra Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE) and WEConnect International.

We are currently searching for a Fleet Maintenance Manager to join us . The Fleet Maintenance Manager will be responsible for managing and directing maintenance staff and assisting and coordinating of all fleet maintenance operations including maintenance, contract compliance, administration, and ensuring compliance with labour, safety, environmental, and corporate policies and regulations.

What will you do?

• Ensure daily, weekly, monthly maintenance and preventative maintenance goals are met ensuring that safe and reliable vehicles are available each day to meet operational requirements;
• Maximize fleet up time to allow the operation to fulfill its municipal collection contractual requirements daily;
• Oversee all work performed by contracted third party maintenance and repair vendors;
• Enforce contract terms of third-party maintenance and repair agreements;
• Ensure accurate Preventative Maintenance scheduling and follow up is done, provide breakdown and vehicle status updates; oversee technical assignments for efficiency, training, and flexibility;
• Tracking downtime for all equipment;
• Work in tandem with the Operation Manager to co-ordinate and prioritize all work in the service board (daily jobs/repairs, running repairs, customer prioritizing);
• Dispatch/supervise work to mechanics based on skill level and timing;
• Utilize your proven supervisory skills to provide leadership and coaching to mechanics of all experience levels;
• Assist with trouble shooting and solving of mechanical problems;
• Ensure productivity and work quality goals are met;
• Hands-on day to day active management and a strong presence in the yard overseeing mechanics;
• Communicate/work in tandem with Operations Department and key team members;
• Managing activities against prescribed KPIs;
• Review and approval of work orders in a timely, daily manner focusing on accuracy and quality;
• Develop and track the maintenance operating budget and manage within budget constraints to ensure the long-term viability of the operation;
• Prepare management reporting as required;
• Manage and coach all staff assigned to the department to ensure performance targets are being met;
• Ensure identified employee training requirements are fulfilled to meet compliance and safety standards;
• Maintain a safe working environment by administering and managing safe work practices and policies;
• Provide weekly progress reports to Operations Management;
• Develop annual fleet life cycle capital plans based on user requirements and through analytical evaluations of existing fleet vehicles and equipment;
• Develop contract specifications for several fleet and equipment related parts and services;
• Maximize operational efficiency by leveraging the available fleet routing and fleet maintenance technologies (i.e. RTA) utilized by the company;
• Manage and review all warranty claims;
• Manage maintenance files to ensure MTO compliance;
• Manage and review reports using ASI fuel management system.

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now! We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted. Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.