Heavy Equipment Maintenance supervisor
About The Position
SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for its Phenix City, Alabama facility. The supervisor leads local planning, scheduling, and execution of diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and maintenance for heavy diesel-powered mobile equipment, trucks, and the scrap-processing fleet. The role manages heavy equipment mechanics and is responsible for fleet uptime, maintenance budget control, and compliance with industrial safety and environmental requirements. The supervisor oversees preventive and corrective maintenance, complex system troubleshooting and overhauls, and an electronic computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The position works with the yard General Manager to coordinate routine and emergency maintenance, supervises mechanics and maintenance helpers, and manages parts, vendors, contractors, and the department budget. The role requires physical fitness to work outdoors in varied weather, lift and climb ladders, and safely navigate active scrap-yard terrain. Applicants must be willing to complete and pass a drug screen, physical examination, and background check. A vocational or technical degree in Diesel Technology or Mechanical Systems is highly desired; equivalent field experience is accepted.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience maintaining heavy diesel-powered mobile equipment and trucks.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of mobile hydraulics, diesel engines, heavy powertrains, welding and fabrication, and electrical diagnostics.
- Physical fitness to work outdoors in varied weather, lift, climb ladders, and navigate active scrap-yard terrain safely.
- Willingness to complete and successfully pass a drug screen, physical examination, and background check.
- All US applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, heavy construction, or mining environments is strongly preferred.
- Vocational or technical degree in Diesel Technology or Mechanical Systems is highly desired; equivalent field experience is accepted.
Responsibilities
- Manage preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy mobile assets, including material handlers, loaders, forklifts, bobcats, track shears, and commercial trucks and trailers.
- Oversee troubleshooting and overhauls of electrical, hydraulic, diesel engine, powertrain, and brake systems.
- Establish and maintain an electronic CMMS to track work orders, parts inventory, and equipment maintenance history.
- Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance schedules with the yard General Manager to minimize production downtime.
- Follow and enforce SA Recycling health, safety, and environmental practices.
- Ensure machinery and operations meet OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
- Lead regular safety briefings, maintain an orderly shop, and audit proper tool and PPE usage.
- Schedule, monitor, and coach heavy mobile equipment mechanics and maintenance helpers.
- Manage procurement of critical spare parts, optimize warehouse inventory, and handle local third-party contractor contracts.
- Prepare and track the local maintenance department budget and manage costs to maximize asset lifecycles.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary eligible for safety and performance bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision care options.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Company-provided uniforms and specialized safety PPE.
- Career growth and promotion opportunities from within the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
