Heavy Equipment Service Manager

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities::

1. Routine engine and vehicle maintenance: Schedule and oversee routine maintenance, including engine oil changes, brake inspections, tire changes, transmission fluid checks/replacement, and coolant/antifreeze checks.
2. Preventative maintenance: Inspect different parts of the equipment daily, weekly, and monthly to detect potential issues early on.
3. Safety inspections: Inspect, service, and repair safety features specific to the heavy equipment.
4. Diagnose problems and track maintenance using software and testing equipment: Use computer programs to diagnose electronic issues in various vehicle systems. Also, should be adept at using telematics or other fleet-tracking software to monitor routine maintenance and avoid disruptions and downtime.
5. Repair or replace faulty/damaged parts: Get any faulty or damaged vehicle parts repaired. Procure replacement for parts that are beyond repair.
6. Supervise and collaborate with mechanics and technicians: Work with in-house or contracted heavy equipment mechanics and technicians to complete the maintenance or repair tasks on schedule.
7. Excellent organizational skills to cope with fast-changing environment and multiple concurrent tasks.

• Keep records of maintenance: Create detailed accounts of maintenance and repair work for the heavy equipment fleet.
• Manage staff: Hire, train, and evaluate technicians.
• Manage operations: Oversee repairs and services, and ensure work is completed on time and to the highest standards
• Manage budgets: Prepare and administer the service department budget
• Manage inventory: Manage parts inventory and order parts as needed
• Manage compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations and standards, including manufacturer warranty and policy procedures
• Manage safety: Ensure your team follows safety policies and procedures
• Manage reporting: Maintain reporting systems and prepare reports
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Job Summary::

They have knowledge and hands-on experience in the specific fleet of heavy equipment. They should be able to identify and rectify issues on inspection, and work with mechanics on- or off-site to fix any problems.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes)::

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Technical expertise and certification: Heavy equipment maintenance managers are expected to have acquired technical expertise in maintaining and servicing vehicles' parts and systems. They should ideally have certifications in heavy equipment or general maintenance from a technical or vocational school. They should have extensive knowledge of how the vehicles operate and how the different systems work. Additionally, they should be well-versed in the appropriate safety protocols and regulations.
• Leadership skills: As managers, must possess leadership skills to manage the team of maintenance technicians. They often delegate tasks and coordinate maintenance activities with team members and external contractors.
• Communication and collaboration: Effective communication is essential for the timely maintenance of heavy equipment. Managers must communicate with their leaders, technicians, and vendors to ensure the fleet is well-maintained and ready for dispatch whenever required on the site.
• Organizational skills: Heavy equipment maintenance managers should be able to organize and schedule maintenance and repair tasks. They should also be able to document maintenance activities and budget for record-keeping.
• Working in tough conditions: Maintenance managers often have to be present on-site to inspect heavy vehicles. They should be physically fit enough to withstand harsh conditions on construction or industrial sites.

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Constantly
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Constantly

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Rarely
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Constantly
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Constantly

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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