Full-Time

Diesel Fleet Maintenance Manager

Posted on 5/13/2025

Waste Connections

Waste Connections

1,001-5,000 employees

Integrated solid waste collection and recycling services

Compensation Overview

$90k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity Potential

Senior

Cascade, ID, USA

In Person

Category
Generalist Operations
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • 5+ years maintenance experience in truck, light or heavy equipment maintenance and repair. Waste industry experience desired.
  • Ability to train and motivate staff a must.
  • Knowledge of air brake, hydraulic and electrical systems.
  • Trade or Technical School Certificate preferred. High School or Equivalent required.
  • Holds or ability to certify for CDL within 90 days of start date.
  • Proficiency in vehicle and equipment diagnosis and repair.
Responsibilities
  • Ensures adherence to the corporate safety program.
  • Fosters collaboration between and among personnel.
  • Coordinates the selling of commodities at the highest price possible.
  • Ensure adequate training of mechanics, preventative maintenance mechanics.
  • Ensure location is in compliance with all regulatory agencies and statutes.
  • Responsible for the control of inventory and maintenance of equipment.
  • Trains and assists Mechanics on methods for diagnosing and repairing vehicles and equipment.
  • Schedules or assigns work to Mechanics, PM Mechanics or other Maintenance Shop personnel.
  • Coordinates and/or transports vehicles to outside service for repairs, as needed.
  • Tests vehicles to troubleshoot problems and/or tests repairs to ensure proper and safe completion.
  • Prepares purchase orders and researches best prices on parts or repairs from vendors.
  • Makes emergency road calls to repair trucks.
  • Communicates regularly with the Region Maintenance Manager.
  • Assists in monthly financial projections and annual budget.
  • Responsible for maintaining department’s costs within budget.
Desired Qualifications
  • Waste industry experience desired.

Waste Connections provides solid waste services, including collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling, primarily in exclusive and secondary markets across the U.S. and Canada. Their operations serve over six million customers, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company also specializes in non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment through its R360 Environmental Solutions subsidiary, focusing on active natural resource areas like the Permian and Bakken Basins. Waste Connections differentiates itself by targeting suburban and secondary markets with strong growth potential, avoiding highly competitive urban areas. Their goal is to establish exclusive service arrangements and achieve high market share in their chosen markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Texas

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Adoption of electric vehicles reduces costs and aligns with sustainability goals.
  • AI and IoT integration optimizes routes, saving fuel and reducing emissions.
  • Circular economy practices open new revenue streams in recycling and recovery.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging technologies from competitors could disrupt market share.
  • Rising diesel costs impact operational expenses due to reliance on diesel vehicles.
  • Labor shortages may challenge service maintenance, especially for skilled roles.

What makes Waste Connections unique

  • Focus on secondary markets with exclusive service rights enhances market control.
  • Partnership with Food Cycle Science offers innovative food waste solutions.
  • R360 subsidiary provides specialized oilfield waste services in key U.S. basins.

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