Fleet Maintenance Manager; Diesel Trucks & Heavy Equipment – Lansing, MI

Job Details

• Full-time
• Exempt
• On-site (Lansing, MI)

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Up to 15% 401(k) contribution (no match required)
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off + holidays
• Stable, Monday – Friday schedule
• High-impact leadership role with operational influence across the company

• Lead all shop operations to maintain fleet reliability, uptime and safety performance
• Manage and develop supervisors, mechanics and the parts team through coaching, training and performance management
• Use fleet management software and data to prioritize work, identify issues and improve maintenance outcomes
• Oversee parts department operations, including purchasing, inventory levels and vendor performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, safety, accounting and leadership teams
• Manage maintenance budgets, approve expenses and optimize total cost of ownership
• Ensure new equipment is received, inspected and properly commissioned before service
• Drive safety initiatives, incident reviews and injury prevention efforts
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in maintenance processes, inventory management and shop efficiency

• Fleet and heavy equipment maintenance (diesel systems)
• Shop operations and workforce leadership
• Parts and inventory management
• Budgeting and cost control
• Data analysis and maintenance planning
• Vendor and supplier coordination

• Minimum 7 years of experience maintaining diesel trucks and heavy equipment
• At least 2 years of management experience in a multi-shift maintenance environment
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in diesel technology, management or related field preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching and team development skills
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft 365 and fleet management software
• Ability to drive results through data, organization and accountability
• Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification preferred

• Monday – Friday
• Typical hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (additional hours as needed)

This position is designated safety-sensitive. The associate will operate a vehicle or other equipment on behalf of Granger Waste Services as an essential function of their job and must comply with all applicable safety and drug and alcohol policies.