Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager

About the role

Lead the localized strategy, scheduling, and execution of all diagnostics, repair, service, and maintenance activities for our heavy diesel-powered mobile equipment, trucks, and scrap processing fleet. Manage a team of heavy equipment mechanics to ensure maximum fleet uptime, tight budget control, and full compliance with industrial safety and environmental laws.

Fleet & Asset Maintenance

• Heavy Equipment Oversight: Manage all preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy mobile assets including material handlers, loaders, forklifts, bobcats, track shears, and commercial trucks/trailers.
• Diagnostics & Major Systems: Oversee complex electrical, hydraulic, diesel engine, powertrain, and brake system troubleshooting and overhauls.
• CMMS Mastery: Establish and maintain an electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System to track work orders, parts inventory, and equipment maintenance history.
• Operational Alignment: Partner with the yard General Manager to schedule routine and emergency maintenance to minimize production downtime.

Safety, Compliance, & Environment

• Standards Enforcement: Strictly adhere to and enforce all SA Recycling Health, Safety, and Environmental practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all machinery and operations meet OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
• Safe Shop Culture: Lead regular safety briefings, maintain a clean, orderly shop workspace, and audit proper tool/PPE usage.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Team Supervision: Schedule, monitor, and coach heavy mobile equipment mechanics and maintenance helpers.
• Vendor & Parts Control: Manage the procurement of critical spare parts, optimize warehouse inventory levels, and handle local third-party contractor contracts.
• Budget Accountability: Complete and track the local department maintenance budget, managing costs effectively to maximize asset lifecycles.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in heavy diesel-powered mobile equipment and truck maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Industry Background: Prior experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, heavy construction, or mining environments is strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of mobile hydraulics, diesel engines, heavy powertrains, welding/fabrication, and electrical diagnostics.
• Physical Fitness: Must be physically fit to work outside in varied weather conditions. Ability to lift, climb ladders, and safely navigate an active scrap yard terrain.
• Background Check: Must be willing to complete and successfully pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Education: Vocational/Technical degree in Diesel Technology or Mechanical Systems is highly desired; equivalent field experience accepted.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision care options).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company Match.
• Company-provided uniforms and specialized safety PPE.
• Career growth and promotion opportunities from within a market-leading company.