Assistant Shop Superintendent

Essential Functions

• Prioritize, plan and schedule all maintenance tasks, along with the design/fabrication of projects for field operations; make decisions with aid from other company leaders, utilizing all available information.
• Assist in managing and directing parts personnel to ensure cost effective purchasing and inventory control of parts.
• Provide input to the shop superintendent regarding the skills and abilities of staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance and encouragement in the shop environment.
• Ensure company meets all governmental guidelines for inspection station records, tools, hazardous waste, air compressor certification, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Ensure all company policies, safety regulations and good housekeeping guidelines are observed.
• Proactively communicate with the Leaders and Equipment Operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Communicate regularly with the shop superintendent to ensure easy transition in leadership changes and smooth day-to-day operation of shop.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
• Consistently work on personal growth plan.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high degree of analytical ability and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership and team building experience, preferably in a maintenance environment.
• Effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer additional training such as two years of college and/or graduation from a technical school.

Experience

• Requires either a minimum of five years experience in heavy equipment/diesel repair and maintenance or previous leadership experience in a maintenance environment.
• Previous experience with parts/inventory procedures preferred.

Required and Preferred Training

• Hydraulics
• Preventative Maintenance Program
• Engine Electronics
• Machine Electronics
• CDL (preferred)
• PA Inspection (preferred)
• Safety
• MSHA (if applicable)
• Drug Free Workplace
• Basic Management
• Selecting and Retaining

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100%) Have face-to-face discussions with individuals and teams on the job.
• Constant (67-100%) Hear and speak to use telephone and company radio.
• Constant (67-100%) Use/operate basic office equipment such as phones, computer, copier, etc.
• Constant (67-100%) Work with fuel and other petroleum products.
• Constant (67-100%) Normal vision and hearing range.
• Constant (67-100%) Sit for sustained periods of time.
• Frequent (34-66%) Work in field or plant environment with exposure to adverse or extreme weather conditions, exhaust/welding fumes, noise, dust, extreme temperatures, and confined spaces.
• Frequent (34-66%) Walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Frequent (34-66%) Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Frequent (34-66%) Manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Frequent (34-66%) Bend, stoop, stretch, prolonged standing and squat to reach repair areas.
• Frequent (34-66%) Use hands and fingers for typing.
• Frequent (34-66%) Climb on and off equipment safely.
• Frequent (34-66%) Lift equipment and stock parts overhead.
• Frequent (34-66%) Lift and/or transport items weighing less than 50 pounds from one location to another throughout shift.
• Occasional (0-33%) Able to see and read PC screens, read normal type size print.
• Occasional (0-33%) Sit in vehicle for sustained periods of time.