Fleet Supervisor/Technician (Upper Marlboro)

Grow Your Career at Compost Crew

Join us at Compost Crew, a locally owned fast-growing organics recycling company based in Rockville, MD. We are rescuing over 20 million pounds of unwanted food scraps from the landfill per year, helping to retain valuable nutrients by converting the food scraps into a rich soil amendment – compost. Compost Crew is the largest organic recycling company in our region, serving over 20,000 homes, businesses, communities and governments throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We’re innovative leaders in the elimination of food waste, revitalization of our soil and sustainability. At Compost Crew, you’ll enjoy a safe, friendly work environment where you’ll be treated with appreciation and respect. You’ll make a real difference in the well-being of our community and environment.

Position Overview
Are you a strategic fleet services leader? Do you combine hands-on mechanical expertise with vendor partnership finesse and organizational efficiency? As Fleet Supervisor/Technician, you’ll report directly to the Operations Director. With primary responsibility for vehicle repair and maintenance operations, you’ll ensure that both scheduled and unscheduled services are performed with excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to build a fleet that meets the highest standards of reliability, safety and compliance. You’ll play a pivotal role in a company that knows that our fleet merits our best efforts and resources.This is a working supervisor position with about 35% hands-on mechanic work, based in Upper Marlboro, MD, and Rockville, MD.

Key Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Trade school related to fleet services completion or minimum T1 and T2 ASE certification
• At least 1 year of experience as a lead technician or fleet supervisor
• At least 3 years of experience as a technician for Medium/Heavy gasoline and diesel vehicles
• Ability to perform inspections and repairs related to: oil changes & fluid replenishments, suspensions & steering, tires, engine, transmission, heating and air conditioning, disk brake systems, air brake systems, hydraulics, refuse bodies, drivetrain and diesel emissions
• Proficiency with vehicle procurement processes and 3rd party vendor relations
• Knowledge of DOT/EPA/OSHA requirements
• Ability to establish and administer systems
• Prioritization and time management skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective and professional communication skills using varied methods
• Collaboration and leadership skills
• Analytical skills
• Google Workspace or Microsoft Office proficiency

Other Helpful Background

• Associate degree or equivalent
• Certified ASE Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician (T2 through T8)
• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License
• Experience with Refuse vehicles
• Experience with Ford vehicles
• Continuous improvement knowledge
• Inventory management skills
• Interest in sustainability

Responsibilities

• Departmental planning and expense management

  • Propose fleet growth plan

  • Manage fleet budget

  • Track fleet expenses

  • Research, source and recommend purchase of vehicles

• Fleet administration and compliance

  • Ensure vehicle tracking software and safety devices operate properly

  • Manage driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR) system  

  • Implement vehicle parts catalog system and manage its inventory

  • Administer vehicle registrations, permits and other regulatory tasks

• Vendor relations

  • Select and manage fleet vendors

  • Manage vendor performance

  • Negotiate vendor performance and bills

• Mechanical maintenance

  • Create and implement preventive maintenance schedule for entire fleet

  • Perform inspections and repairs related to oil changes & fluid replenishments, suspensions & steering, tires, engine, transmission, heating and air conditioning, disc brake systems, air brake systems, hydraulics, refuse bodies, drivetrain and diesel emission

  • Complete or arrange for completion of emergency repairs

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Top-tier medical insurance with generous contribution for self and dependents
• Dental, vision, life and ADD insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Food scrap collection discount in Compost Crew service areas
• Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) discount

Learn more about Compost Crew at:

https://compostcrew.com/

Department: Operations
This is a management position
This is a full time position