Mechanical Superintendent – Heavy Civil Equipment

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanic Superintendent to oversee the maintenance and repair operations for a large heavy civil construction fleet supporting a major data center project in El Paso, Texas. This position will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 4–5 heavy equipment mechanics and up to 14 lube technicians, supporting a fleet of more than 240 pieces of heavy construction equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance and a hands-on understanding of large-scale earthwork and site development operations. The fleet includes dozers, excavators, scrapers, articulated haul trucks, motor graders, loaders, water trucks, and other heavy civil equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the project maintenance department.
• Supervise 4–5 mechanics and up to 14 lube technicians, including scheduling, workload assignments, training, and performance management.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and scheduled maintenance.
• Monitor the condition and availability of a fleet exceeding 240 pieces of heavy equipment.
• Work closely with project superintendents and operations teams to prioritize equipment needs and minimize downtime.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules based on equipment hours, manufacturer recommendations, and project demands.
• Coordinate major repairs, component replacements, and outside vendors when necessary.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service histories, parts usage, and equipment status.
• Help manage parts inventory and ensure mechanics and lube technicians have the materials necessary to complete repairs.
• Monitor equipment downtime and identify recurring mechanical issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance operation.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Assist with equipment utilization, replacement, and repair-versus-replace decisions.
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance concerns with project leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient maintenance operation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, preferably in heavy civil construction, mining, aggregate, or large-scale earthwork.
• Previous experience leading or supervising mechanics and/or lube technicians.
• Strong knowledge of diesel-powered heavy equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as dozers, excavators, scrapers, articulated trucks, motor graders, loaders, and similar heavy equipment.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs for a large equipment fleet.
• Strong understanding of equipment downtime, maintenance scheduling, and fleet availability.
• Ability to prioritize repairs in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work closely with field operations and project management.
• Computer skills and experience with maintenance/fleet management software is preferred.
• Be able to physically lift 50 – 100 LBS.
• Be able to regularly stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Specific vision abilities are required, which includes having close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Perform mathematical problems.
• Valid Commercial Driver License- Class A is required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement