Multi Site Maintenance Manager

Overview

Who We Are – Team Green At GFL, our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life. Our employees are proudly known as Team Green
, a name that unites us under a shared purpose: delivering sustainable solutions that help our customers and communities be Green For Life
.

GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, committed to making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working at GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career, form strong relationships, and make a difference every day.

Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing branch maintenance programs in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. This role provides leadership to maintenance teams while coordinating closely with Operations to ensure the availability of safe, reliable, and well-maintained equipment.

This position oversees the Midlothian shop and two satellite facilities in Richmond
, managing personnel, fleet maintenance, compliance, budgeting, and safety initiatives across all locations.

• Lead and coordinate maintenance operations for the Midlothian shop and two Richmond satellite facilities
• Directly supervise maintenance personnel, including two Maintenance Managers, through planning, scheduling, and performance oversight
• Oversee a fleet of 120+ collection vehicles across multiple makes and models
• Perform hands-on repairs when needed and follow up on all completed maintenance work
• Establish, enforce, and manage a comprehensive preventative maintenance program
• Schedule inspections, repairs, and maintenance to ensure equipment remains safe and operational
• Maintain all inspection, maintenance, and safety records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and GFL policies
• Ensure shop operations and facilities meet all GFL Environmental and regulatory safety standards
• Ensure Safety Lane operations are running efficiently and effectively
• Partner with Operations leadership to coordinate equipment downtime for service and repair
• Schedule, conduct, and document safety meetings and ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Manage shop inventory and authorize purchases up to $750 (higher amounts require Branch Manager approval)
• Oversee shop facility appearance, cleanliness, and grounds maintenance
• Track fuel usage, manage fuel orders, and prepare monthly fuel reporting
• Track expenses across all product lines and review daily work orders and VCRs
• Run inventory and parts cost queries and enter adjustments as needed
• Submit required monthly reports to the Area Controller
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, evaluate, and discipline shop personnel as needed
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of shop management experience preferred, ideally in a heavy equipment or fleet environment
• DOT certification for air brake inspection and adjustment and Annual Vehicle Inspection certification
• Ability to obtain a valid CDL within 6 months of hire
• Prior supervisory experience in a maintenance or shop setting strongly preferred

• Proficiency with Google Suite, TMW, I-Pak, and JD Edwards
• Knowledge of G/L budgeting and parts/labor allocation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, technical manuals, and operational documents
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (percentages, proportions, discounts)
• Understanding of budget management and cost control

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and use hands and fingers
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

At GFL Environmental, we are committed to supporting our employees with competitive benefits and long-term growth opportunities:

• 15 days of paid time off
• 4 medical plan options, including an HSA with employer contribution and match
• Medical,…