General Maintenance Supervisor jobs in Mississippi

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GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Manages equipment maintenance and repair, while simultaneously assuring efficient and safe fleet operation.  Ensures compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and company policies and regulations.  Assists in achieving department goals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the Sr. Fleet Maintenance Manager in reaching assigned site goals and metrics.
• Directs the work of trailer repair mechanics ensuring that safety, quality and productivity standards are maintained. 
• Manages daily vehicle work orders to ensure timely repair.  Determines action to be taken on hostling truck and trailer breakdowns. 
• Oversees the clean-up of all hazardous waste material spills. 
• Responsible for the sanitation and physical condition of the repair facility. 
• Maintains vendor network for road breakdowns.  Ensures fleet DOT compliance and completion of scheduled preventive maintenance. 
• Assists with the training of new mechanics.
• Establishes vendor relationships to obtain the most reasonable parts purchase prices for the distribution center. 
• Responsible for sanitation and physical condition of repair facility. 
• Promotes a culture of safety by evaluating the safety performance of all employees and ensuring proper safety measures are in place and addressing any concerns/issues in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 

• Understanding of federal, state and local regulations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use Microsoft word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Ability to use trailer maintenance management software packages
• Ability to develop required trailer repair mechanic skill sets

WORK EXPERIENCE &/OR EDUCATION:

• 2 years working on class 8 Trailers. Heavy diesel truck and trailer mechanic skills. Experience working with Air Brake, Hydraulic and Electrical systems
• Refrigeration knowledge/experience a
• Vocational skills training as a tradesperson (mechanical, welding, hydraulic)

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Exposed to various climatic conditions of extreme heat or cold
• Walking long distances
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Fast-paced environment
• Exposure to noise