Shop Scheduler

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future. At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people.

About the role

The Shop Scheduler is responsible for executing and maintaining the shop repair schedule to ensure efficient workflow, reduced downtime, and timely completion of equipment repairs. This role requires a strong mechanical background to understand repair needs, develop accurate job estimates, coordinate parts, and maintain a structured 2-week rolling schedule. The Scheduler works directly with the Shop Foreman, Operations Manager, and Fleet Manager, executing priorities set by leadership.

This role is based onsite in Rapid City, South Dakota. No travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling 2-week shop schedule, adjusting priorities daily to support operational needs, equipment breakdowns, parts availability, and workload changes.
• Review, prioritize, schedule, and track work orders and inspection reports to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance activities.
• Utilize mechanical knowledge to evaluate repair requirements, estimate labor hours and parts needs, and prepare repair estimates for leadership review.
• Coordinate the procurement, ordering, and tracking of parts and materials while managing vendor relationships and communicating potential delays.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Shop Foreman, Operations Manager, and Fleet Manager to ensure alignment on priorities, schedules, and fleet requirements.
• Communicate repair status, schedule updates, equipment downtime, and completion timelines to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Monitor shop workflow, schedule adherence, and resource utilization to identify and resolve bottlenecks related to labor, parts, or scheduling conflicts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance shop productivity, reduce turnaround times, and maximize equipment availability and fleet readiness.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical background (fleet, heavy equipment, trucks)
• Experience in a shop or maintenance environment
• Ability to understand and interpret work orders and repair needs
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Basic computer skills (Excel, maintenance systems, work orders)
• Strong communication and coordination skills

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience in shop scheduling or dispatching
• Familiarity with maintenance systems (e.g., Equipment360)
• Experience with parts ordering and vendor coordination

Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

Pay

This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $75,000 - $85,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth available)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Additional Voluntary benefits available
• Employee Discounts
• Company paid:
  • Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 - other plan options available for cost)
  • Long Term Disability
  • 1X Base Salary life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Brink Constructors, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.