About Us:
Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity-owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.
Job Summary:
The Rolling-Stock Maintenance Supervisor is a working supervisor responsible for leading and working alongside the team, maintaining Liberty Tire Recycling’s fleet of semi-trucks, trailers, and other rolling-stock assets. This role oversees all maintenance and repair activities related to DOT-regulated vehicles and trailers, ensuring compliance, safety, and equipment uptime. The ideal candidate brings strong diagnostic skills, experience with diesel engines and trailer systems, and the ability to effectively lead a team in a fast-paced, fleet-based environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a working supervisor by actively participating in daily maintenance and repair tasks alongside the team.
- Oversee all maintenance activities related to semi-trucks, trailers, yard trucks, and other fleet equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, brake, suspension, and HVAC systems on tractors and trailers.
- Oversee maintenance of forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment.
- Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, including scheduling and completing required inspections and documentation.
- Develop and oversee preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend asset life.
- Supervise and train fleet mechanics, ensuring adherence to safety and maintenance best practices.
- Prioritize and manage repairs using a work order or fleet management system.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
- Oversee parts inventory and coordinate external vendor and warranty repairs as needed.
- Support and drive continuous improvement in fleet reliability, safety, and maintenance processes.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of diesel engine repair, trailer systems, and DOT compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing commercial fleet equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic codes.
- Effective leadership and team-building skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Experience with fleet management or maintenance tracking systems.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, outdoor and shop-based fleet environment.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or diesel mechanic training preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance management experience with commercial truck and trailer fleets.
- Experience in transportation, waste/recycling, or logistics industries preferred.
EEO Statement:
Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
