Diesel Equipment Maintenance Manager

Vulcan Materials Company -
Morganton, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Managing maintenance teams
Staff supervision
Equipment repair
Driving
Maintenance management
Business management

Full Job Description

Job Description Job Summary
A Manager of Mobile Equipment Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment used in various industries. This role involves managing a team of maintenance technicians, developing maintenance schedules, coordinating repairs, and ensuring equipment is operating efficiently and safely. Additionally, the Manager of Mobile Equipment Maintenance I may be involved in budgeting, inventory management, and implementing maintenance best practices to optimize equipment performance.

Essential Functions
• Manages hourly employees and supervisors relating to the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
• Develops new programs to service mobile equipment with an emphasis on cost control and maximum equipment utilization.
• Implements comprehensive mobile equipment training programs using both internal and external resources.
• Works closely with Corporate and region personnel on justification of new mobile equipment which includes vendor selection and negotiation on purchase or lease of mobile equipment. Works with vendors on specifications for new mobile equipment for the region.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on the advantages of lease costs vs. purchase of mobile equipment.
• Works closely with region sites and Area Managers on monitoring warranty claims and defining root causes of failure of existing equipment.
• Manages employee and labor relations for personnel under his/her direction.
• Represents the region at business planning meetings with expertise for mobile equipment needs.
• Develops employees and performance measurements under their direction.
• Serves on Company-wide tasks or functional teams and provides input on Company policies and practices in the area of mobile equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Critical Competencies
• Leadership Skills - Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities.
• Results oriented - Sets challenging goals (individual and organizational) and tracks performance against these goals. Ensures that all projects/tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
• Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges.
• Health, Safety and Environmental Management - Implements and uphold policies and practices that ensure workplace safety, promote employee well-being, and minimize environmental impact. This includes regulatory compliance, risk assessment & mitigation, workplace safety culture, incident response & prevention, sustainability & environmental stewardship and training & engagement.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.

Responsibilities Education
• BS / BA degree in Business Administration or Engineering or an equivalent combination of training and work experience.

Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in directing activities relating to the preventative maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge and understanding of preventive maintenance programs as they relate to mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of mobile equipment and application within aggregate operations.
• Able to supervise and direct activities of hourly maintenance employees.
• Able to develop and establish performance measurements for department.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern supervisory and management theory and practices.
• Possess excellent problem solving skills.
• Able to manage and direct activities of employees in a multi site/ multi state operations.
• Able to develop and design policies and practices to support area of responsibilities.
• Must be able to travel within area/region for extended periods of time (2-3 weeks).
• Able to establish priorities and develop resources to meet or exceed business goals and objectives.
• Possess good business planning skills.

Other Requirements
• Requires use of telephone, computers, cell phones and other electronic devices.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must have the ability to drive a pick-up truck on a daily basis; overnight travel is required.
• This position requires knowledge and awareness of site hazards. Protective gear will be required where appropriate.
• Position requires ability to work at multiple sites depending on business needs.
• Must be willing to work a rotating schedule with varying shifts.
• Ability to work in a stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making. Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.

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