3 Solid Waste Collector jobs in Washington, DC

Night Shift Maintenance Shop Foreman

Waste Connections

Waste Connectionswasteconnections.com

Night Shift Maintenance Shop Foreman

Manassas, VA
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

Waste Connections is an essential industry leader in waste management. The Night Shift Maintenance Shop Foreman supervises technicians, manages repairs, and ensures safe, reliable operation of trucks and equipment. Join us to lead and grow your career.

Requirements

  • 5+ years fleet maintenance
  • 2+ years supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of diesel, hydraulics
  • Ability to prioritize workload
  • Basic computer skills

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Safety-conscious mindset
  • Welding/fabrication experience
  • Preferred: CDL, ASE certifications

Full job description

Location: Manassas, VA
Job Type: Full-Time, Nights (8pm - 5am)

Pay rate: $34 - $40/hr + $3 night shift differential

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Shop Foreman to lead daily operations of our waste service maintenance shop. This role is responsible for supervising technicians, prioritizing repairs, and ensuring our fleet of trash collection vehicles and equipment stays safe, reliable, and on the road.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead maintenance technicians; assign and prioritize daily work
  • Oversee repairs and preventive maintenance on refuse trucks and equipment (front load, rear load, roll-off)
  • Ensure timely completion of PM schedules and minimize downtime
  • Review diagnostics, approve repairs, and manage parts usage
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment
  • Coordinate with operations/dispatch on equipment needs and status updates
  • Enforce safety standards (OSHA, DOT) and lead safety meetings
  • Manage inventory, control costs, and track maintenance metrics
  • Assist with hiring, training, and performance management of staff

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Benefits package (health, PTO, etc.)
  • Stable, essential industry
  • Opportunity to lead and grow a team

Preferred

  • CDL license
  • ASE certifications (medium/heavy truck)
  • Welding/fabrication experience

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of fleet/heavy equipment maintenance experience (waste industry preferred)
  • 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
  • Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic computer skills (CMMS or maintenance tracking systems)

Apply today and Connect with Your Future!

We offer excellent benefits including: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement.

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

#ACMaintenance

Show full description
Ask Duey about this job

Duey AI may make mistakes. Please double-check key information.