Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager

SA Recycling•Phenix City, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a high-performing Mobile Equipment Maintenance Manager for our Phenix City, AL facility. In this role, you will lead the localized strategy, scheduling, and execution of all diagnostics, repair, service, and maintenance activities for our heavy diesel-powered mobile equipment, trucks, and scrap processing fleet. You will manage a team of heavy equipment mechanics to ensure maximum fleet uptime, tight budget control, and full compliance with industrial safety and environmental laws.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in heavy diesel-powered mobile equipment and truck maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Strong technical knowledge of mobile hydraulics, diesel engines, heavy powertrains, welding/fabrication, and electrical diagnostics.
Must be physically fit to work outside in varied weather conditions. Ability to lift, climb ladders, and safely navigate an active scrap yard terrain.
Must be willing to complete and successfully pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, heavy construction, or mining environments is strongly preferred.
Vocational/Technical degree in Diesel Technology or Mechanical Systems is highly desired; equivalent field experience accepted.

Responsibilities

Manage all preventive and corrective maintenance for heavy mobile assets including material handlers, loaders, forklifts, bobcats, track shears, and commercial trucks/trailers.
Oversee complex electrical, hydraulic, diesel engine, powertrain, and brake system troubleshooting and overhauls.
Establish and maintain an electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System to track work orders, parts inventory, and equipment maintenance history.
Partner with the yard General Manager to schedule routine and emergency maintenance to minimize production downtime.
Strictly adhere to and enforce all SA Recycling Health, Safety, and Environmental practices.
Ensure all machinery and operations meet OSHA, EPA, and DOT standards.
Lead regular safety briefings, maintain a clean, orderly shop workspace, and audit proper tool/PPE usage.
Schedule, monitor, and coach heavy mobile equipment mechanics and maintenance helpers.
Manage the procurement of critical spare parts, optimize warehouse inventory levels, and handle local third-party contractor contracts.
Complete and track the local department maintenance budget, managing costs effectively to maximize asset lifecycles.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedure