Transportation Maintenance Supervisor

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to

• SA Recycling is seeking a skilled high-performing Transportation Maintenance Supervisor for our Yard in East Point, GA.
• You will lead a fast-paced maintenance team and supervise the daily diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance of our fleet and heavy equipment.
• This role combines hands-on mechanical expertise with strong administrative and leadership capabilities.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

• Complete a weekly safety inspection of their department
• Conduct safety conversations with employees
• Monitor production levels as assigned
• Ensure there is proper labor coverage for production and maintenance
• Train employees in various ways e.g. one on one, tailgate meetings, and demonstrations
• Work with various forms of communications e.g. email, bulletins, shipping documents, work assignments, production quotas.
• Communicate to a workforce in morning tailgate and safety meetings (public speaking)
• Provide client services in person or over the phone to ensure new metal materials are purchased daily
• Work with employees and clients to ensure all conflicts and negotiations are handled in professional manner
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check and credit check
• Preferred - high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• An understanding of the metal market well enough to negotiate pricing, delivery process, and production demands
• Possess interpersonal skills to gain support of workforce and clientele when conducting business

Core Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and perform routine inspections on tractor trailor trucks and equipment, checking fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, brakes, and batteries.
• Diagnostic Repairs: Troubleshoot mechanical issues using diagnostic tools to isolate problems in engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Repair Work: Assist the team in executing engine tune-ups, oil changes, brake replacements, suspension adjustments, and electrical repairs
• Part Replacement: Source, order, and install replacement components including tires, filters, belts, and hoses
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed maintenance logs, tracking parts, labor hours, and repair details in our in-house computer tracking system
• Reporting & Analytics: Utilize Microsoft Excel and Word to prepare performance reports and analyze maintenance data
• Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety regulations, manufacturer specifications, and environmental standards
• Team Leadership: Motivate, organize, and maintain a highly efficient, safety-first maintenance team

Required Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Mechanical Aptitude: Deep understanding of automotive and heavy equipment mechanics, circuits, and hydraulics
• Subsystem Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, PLC, and large motor subsystems
• Diagnostic Proficiency: Advanced skill in using specialized diagnostic tools to pinpoint complex vehicle issues
• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of a wide variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturer service manuals and schematics
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to quality control, safety inspections, and documentation
• Physical & Environmental Ability: Capability to lift heavy components, work in confined spaces, and work outdoors in all types of weather
• Certifications: Standard Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) credentials, federal/state inspector certifications, and Fleet Tire Service for OSHA Compliance
• Language: Bilingual skills (English & Spanish) are a plus

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal yard, some office time
• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, and training with mobile equipment
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing