Heavy Equipment Manager

DESCRIPTION:The Heavy Equipment Area Manager is responsible for overseeing the Maintenance facilities and Heavy Equipment Service and repairs, including leadership and direction to the Heavy Equipment service technicians. This position will provide analysis and recommendations for determining the maintenance and retirement of company assets.Essential Functions of the Position:•Display dedication to providing and supporting a safe working environment in a customer-focused manner.•Collaborate in developing and implementing company maintenance and preventive maintenance policies, practices, and procedures, and attaining operational goals.•Lead safety initiatives and oversee safety performance at the Maintenance facilities, including safety training, supporting accident investigations, and providing on-the-job coaching. Manage the recruitment, development, and retention of departmental staff.•Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to service technicians, to monitor and assess the performance of employees, identify and resolve employee issues, and manage associated employee activities. Work with Maintenance personnel to obtain data, such as the status of ongoing work or projects and projected completion dates.•Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for all Maintenance facilities work orders, processes, and staff, and assume accountability for meeting performance goals.•Handle multiple projects (including project planning and cost analysis) and daily activities, meet deadlines, and develop plans on how to accomplish departmental and maintenance goals.•Ensure compliance with applicable MSHA, OSHA, state, local, and company safety laws. Regulations, policies, and procedures are on-site and at any remote job site.•Oversee functional and cross-functional fleet programs, federal and state regulatory compliance, vehicle maintenance programs, and employee assignments.•Ensure equipment is properly maintained and appropriate tools and training are utilized to produce quality repairs according to job specifications.•Oversee and monitor preventive maintenance work and perform quality assurance audits.•Ensure maintenance records for the fleet are accurate and up to date.• Utilize and maintain the specified fleet management information system to effectivelymonitor and report on the fleet program.• Build and maintain working relationships with all levels at plants.• Reliable, regular attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on atemporary or permanent basis as needed.Requirements:• High school diploma or equivalent required.• At least 3 years of Heavy Equipment fleet or equipment maintenance managementexperience with a proven track record of delivering strong operational metrics(hours/miles per equipment service, equipment downtime, and technician productivity.• 5-7 years of hands-on experience with internal engine repairs.• 3-4 years of experience with planetary transmissions, final drives, and differentials(rebuilding, testing, and adjusting).• 2-3 years of welding and fabricating experience.• 5-7 years of electrical troubleshooting with proficiency in interpreting electricalschematics.• 5-7 years of hydraulic system troubleshooting and schematic interpretation.• Comfortable using computers, apps, and diagnostic tools in a repair environment.• Strong background in team leadership or team-building roles.Skills and Knowledge:• Proven leader with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive relations at alllevels within the organization.• Verbal, written, and comprehension communication skills with the ability to workalongside team members in stressful situations.• Proven ability to work in a team environment.• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently in a diverse and challengingenvironment.• Willingness to work outside normal business hours if necessary.• Proficient in computer skills, including managing databases, word processing,spreadsheets, and various management software.• Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, ensuring maintenance tasks are notoverlooked and minor site problems do not become major site problems.• Must be able to understand and adhere to the safety requirements of this position.• Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment. Perform in-depth repairs oninternal engines, planetary transmissions, final drives, and differentials.• Rebuild, test, and adjust major components to ensure optimal performance.•Utilize welding and fabricating techniques to perform custom repairs and modifications.•Troubleshoot and interpret electrical systems and schematics to identify and resolve issues efficiently.•Analyze and diagnose hydraulic systems, leveraging your experience with schematics and technical documentation.•Use computers and apps effectively to document repairs, run diagnostics, and access schematics or manuals.•Provide team leadership, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing to build a high-performing repair team.Physical Requirements:•Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 100 lbs. of weight frequently.•Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.•Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push, and pull objects.•Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather.•Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.•Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces.Benefits:•Medical Insurance, Dental HMO/PPO, Vision, Basic and Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, and long-term disability.•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)•401 (k) Retirement Plan- Company match•Paid Sick time.•Paid Holidays•Paid Vacations•Direct Deposit•Paid weekly.This job description does not imply that the listed duties are the only responsibilities of an employee in this position. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed to ensure adequate coverage of the workload. Furthermore, employees must follow any job-related instructions and complete any other duties assigned by their supervisor. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and may be changed by the employer as organizational needs and job requirements of the job change.

Created: 2025-06-25