Diesel Equipment Maintenance Manager

Oversee the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment across various industries. Lead a team of maintenance technicians, develop maintenance schedules, coordinate repairs, and ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely. Involvement in budgeting, inventory management, and implementing best practices to optimize equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage hourly employees and supervisors for mobile equipment maintenance and repair.
• Develop cost-effective programs to service mobile equipment, maximizing utilization.
• Implement comprehensive mobile equipment training programs using internal and external resources.
• Collaborate with Corporate and regional personnel to justify new mobile equipment, including vendor selection and negotiation for purchase or lease.
• Work with vendors to define specifications for new mobile equipment.
• Evaluate and recommend lease vs. purchase advantages for mobile equipment.
• Monitor warranty claims and identify root causes of equipment failures with region sites and Area Managers.
• Manage employee and labor relations for personnel under your direction.
• Represent the region at business planning meetings, providing expertise on mobile equipment needs.
• Develop employees and establish performance measurements.
• Serve on Company-wide task forces and contribute to mobile equipment policies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies

• Leadership Skills: Act decisively, support company collaboration, and hold teams accountable for responsibilities.
• Results Oriented: Set challenging goals and track performance to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively, adapting messages for the audience while actively listening.
• Problem Solving: Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues using practical knowledge and hands-on skills.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Management: Implement policies to ensure workplace safety, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and environmental stewardship.
• Analytical Thinking: Break down complex problems, identify patterns, and draw evidence-based conclusions.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration or Engineering, or equivalent combination of training and work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in mobile equipment preventative maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs for mobile equipment.
• Understanding of mobile equipment applications within aggregate operations.
• Ability to supervise and direct hourly maintenance employees.
• Experience developing and establishing departmental performance measurements.
• Knowledge of modern supervisory and management theory and practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multi-site, multi-state operations.
• Experience developing policies and practices to support responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel within the region for extended periods (2-3 weeks).
• Ability to establish priorities and develop resources to meet business goals.
• Strong business planning skills.

Other Requirements

• Regular use of telephone, computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand/walk for long periods.
• Daily driving of a pick-up truck; overnight travel required.
• Knowledge of site hazards and ability to wear protective gear as needed.
• Willingness to work at multiple sites based on business needs.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule with varying shifts.
• Capability to work in a stressful, deadline-driven environment requiring complex decision-making.
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.