Fleet Maintenance and Technical Development Trainer
Company: Interstate Waste Services
Location: Teaneck
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and
innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the
greater New York, New Jersey and Connecticut markets with a
rail-served landfill in Ohio ! IWS is committed to delivering
high-quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while
prioritizing the safety of our employees, customers and
communities. We cater to a diverse range of industrial, medical and
commercial/residential customers. Founded in 1998, IWS has grown
over the years through acquisitions, many of which were
family-owned businesses that remain a part of our team today. We’re
proud to combine the resources of a large company with the values
and care of a family-run business. Essential Job Summary:: The
Training Manager – Fleet Maintenance & Technical Development leads
the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of
Interstate Waste Services’ company-wide maintenance and operations
training programs. This role ensures alignment with IWS’s World
Class Maintenance standards, safety culture, and operational
excellence goals. The manager oversees technical training for
refuse trucks, tractors and trailers, heavy equipment, and support
assets, fostering technician skill development, compliance, and
performance improvement. Essential Job Functions: To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.:
Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive technical training
curriculum for all maintenance positions across asset classes.
Establish and maintain competency matrices, certification programs,
and technician development paths. Coordinate OEM and vendor-based
training programs with partners such as Mack, Peterbilt, Battle
Motors, Heil, McNeilus, CAT, Volvo, etc. Integrate LMS and TMT
Fleet Maintenance data to track training effectiveness on KPIs such
as PM compliance, breakdown percentage, and labor efficiency.
Conduct shop audits and skill assessments to validate training
adoption and identify development needs. Collaborate with Safety
and Compliance to ensure all technical training includes OSHA, DOT,
and environmental compliance components. Lead the development of
leadership training for Maintenance Managers and Directors focusing
on coaching, team building, and KPI management. Develop and utilize
reports and dashboards to communicate training metrics and
improvements to executive leadership. Support acquisitions and new
shop integrations with rapid training and onboarding programs.
Serve as liaison between Corporate Maintenance, Safety, HR, and
field operations to ensure consistency in training delivery and
compliance. Requirements and Qualifications:: Education and
Experience Required: High School Diploma with 7 years of
progressive maintenance or training experience. Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 5 years of leadership
experience in fleet or technical training. Certificates, Licenses,
Registrations ASE or OEM certifications preferred but not required
Other Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities Required Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
Ability to analyze data from TMT or comparable fleet software to
measure training effectiveness. Strong communication and
presentation skills. Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA, and DOT
standards. Self-starter with organizational and follow-through
abilities. Additional Information: This job description is intended
to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the
job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or
experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required.
Aspects of the job may be altered without notice. Interstate Waste
Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, and training. Salary Range Minimum: USD
$100,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $140,000.00/Yr.
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