Diesel Maintenance Manager
Talon Hiring Solutions•Greenville, SC
•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite
About The Position
Talon Hiring Solutions is partnering with a leading organization in the Greenville, South Carolina area to identify an experienced Diesel Maintenance Manager to lead a team of skilled technicians responsible for the repair, maintenance, and reliability of heavy mobile equipment. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience along with extensive hands-on expertise maintaining and troubleshooting loaders, excavators, haul trucks, mining equipment, crushing and screening equipment, and other heavy construction machinery.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of heavy equipment repair and maintenance experience
- 5+ years of supervisory or maintenance leadership experience
- Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing; loaders, excavators, mining equipment, crushers and screening equipment, haul trucks and heavy construction equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills involving hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and mechanical systems
- Experience managing preventive maintenance programs
- Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA safety regulations
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop maintenance personnel
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in aggregate, mining, quarry, construction materials, or heavy civil operations preferred
- Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
- ASE, CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, or other heavy equipment certifications are highly
Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company safety standards.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop heavy equipment mechanics and maintenance personnel
- Schedule work assignments, prioritize repairs, and coordinate preventive maintenance activities
- Monitor employee performance and ensure accurate labor reporting
- Oversee repairs and preventive maintenance on; front-end loaders, excavators, haul equipment, front-end loaders, haul trucks, mining equipment, crushing and screening equipment, dozers and off-road heavy equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, diesel engine, drivetrain, transmission, brake, and mechanical systems
- Coordinate repair planning to maximize equipment availability while minimizing downtime
- Ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to manufacturer specifications
- Utilize diagnostic software and equipment to identify mechanical and electrical failures.
- Develop long-term solutions to recurring maintenance issues
- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely service intervals
- Monitor maintenance costs while identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- Maintain accurate repair records and work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Collaborate with operations, vendors, manufacturers, and outside service providers to keep equipment production-ready
- Coordinate equipment availability to support daily production schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
