EQUIPMENT MANAGER – Heavy Construction Equipment

Fleet and Equipment Management

• Manage the company's fleet of heavy construction equipment, including excavators, dozers, loaders, rock trenchers, directional drills, trucks, and trailers.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and service life.
• Oversee equipment inspections, maintenance schedules, repairs, and warranty programs.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, including maintenance histories, inspections, registrations, titles, and ownership documentation.
• Establish and monitor equipment performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Transportation and Logistics

• Coordinate movement of equipment between projects and maintenance facilities.
• Auxiliary responsibilities include ensuring compliance with DOT requirements for equipment transportation and hauling operations.
• Auxiliary responsibilities include assisting with permitting and logistics for oversized and overweight loads.
• Work closely with project teams to forecast equipment needs and mobilization schedules.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Develop and manage annual fleet maintenance and capital equipment budgets.
• Monitor equipment ownership and operating costs.
• Analyze repair-versus-replacement decisions.
• Track fuel, maintenance, rental, and transportation expenses.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve equipment return on investment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing heavy construction equipment fleets.
• Strong understanding of heavy equipment maintenance, diagnostics, repair practices, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Experience with construction equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, trenchers, directional drills, trucks, and trailers.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and equipment compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze equipment utilization, maintenance trends, and operating costs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary: $120,000 – $135,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 100% Company-paid Medical Insurance for employee and family
• Four weeks annual PTO
• Fourty hours annual Sick Time
• 401k with employer match
• Company-paid travel expenses when supporting field operations