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

Granger Waste Services Maintenance Manager

Job Details

Full-time

Exempt

On-site (Lansing, MI)

What You'll Get

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

What Makes Granger Different

Impactful Role:
Lead maintenance strategy to improve uptime, reliability and cost performance

Collaborative Culture:
Partner with operations, safety and leadership teams across locations

Stability: 60+ years as a family-owned company with long-term career growth

Continuous Improvement:
Drive efficiencies through data, process improvements and proactive maintenance planning

Why You'll Love Working Here

Ownership & Autonomy:
Lead shop operations, parts management and maintenance strategy

Team Environment:
Coach and develop a skilled team of supervisors, mechanics and parts staff

Purpose-Driven Work:
Ensure safe, reliable equipment that supports essential community services

Growth Opportunities:
Influence systems, processes and long-term fleet performance

What You'll Do

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

Key Skills & Expertise

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

What We're Looking For

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

Work Schedule

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

Safety-Sensitive Position

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.

About Granger Waste Services

Working at Granger Waste Services isn't just a career—it's a calling. Guided by the Golden Rule, we're committed to caring for our customers, our communities and each other. If you're ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, we'd love to have you on our team.

Ready to lead maintenance operations and drive reliability? Apply today. Interviews are actively being scheduled.

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