Job Description
NWTS Recruiting | Fleet Maintenance Manager (Afternoon Shift)
Location: Brampton, Ontario (Onsite)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Compensation: $90,000 – $105,000 CAD + bonus + full benefits
Northwest Talent Solutions (NWTS) is recruiting on behalf of a large, established environmental services and fleet operations organization in the Brampton area. This is a leadership opportunity for a maintenance professional who understands that fleet uptime, safety, and technician development directly drive operational success.
If you've been supervising heavy-duty mechanics or running a maintenance shop and want to step into a role with real operational impact, this is a strong next move.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
You will oversee the daily maintenance operations of a service fleet and lead a team of technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient vehicle availability.
Your day-to-day work will include:
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Managing maintenance operations for primary and secondary fleet equipment
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Ensuring vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready for operational use
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Leading and developing a team of technicians (310T techs, apprentices, and shop personnel)
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Implementing preventive maintenance programs and inspections
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Coordinating staffing, scheduling, and shop workflow
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Coaching, mentoring, and performance managing employees
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Supporting safety programs and regulatory compliance
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Reviewing capital equipment needs and maintenance standards
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Managing maintenance budgets and controlling operating costs
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Using fleet management systems and maintenance tracking tools
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Driving a positive team culture and strong safety environment
This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll be on the shop floor, working closely with mechanics and operations teams to keep the fleet moving.
What You Bring:
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5+ years leadership experience supervising mechanics or technicians
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Experience managing a heavy-duty fleet, truck shop, or equipment maintenance operation
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Background in transportation, waste services, municipal fleet, construction equipment, logistics, or similar industry
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Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and fleet reliability
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Experience coaching and developing technicians
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Valid driver's license
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Ability to work onsite afternoons (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
Strongly Preferred:
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Experience in a unionized environment
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Managing 310T (Truck & Coach) mechanics or heavy-duty mechanics
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310T license (asset, not required)
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Experience with maintenance work order systems or fleet software
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Budget oversight and cost-control experience
What You'll Receive:
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Competitive salary ($90K–$105K CAD)
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Performance bonus
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Comprehensive benefits package
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Retirement savings plan with company match
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Paid vacation and holidays
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Long-term stability with a well-established organization
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Opportunity to grow into senior operations leadership
If you're currently a shop foreman, maintenance supervisor, fleet manager, or lead technician ready to lead a full operation, NWTS would like to speak with you confidentially.
Apply directly or contact Northwest Talent Solutions to learn more.