Operations Manager

PARAGON PRO RENTALS LLC•Aubrey, TX

18d

About The Position

The Operations Manager works closely with management, shop technicians, the parts team, and customers. The role supervises, leads, and coordinates daily operations and develops and oversees work plans aligned with company objectives. Responsibilities include managing a fleet of more than 100 units of heavy equipment and scissor lifts, leading mechanic and technician teams, coordinating equipment trucking logistics, aligning equipment resources with project schedules, and managing budgets, utilization, and lifecycle costs. The position also partners with project managers and leadership to forecast equipment needs and optimize deployment; ensures safety, environmental, regulatory, and company-policy compliance; maintains audit readiness and technician training for regulated work on DOT-compliant equipment; prepares customer quotes and shop and regulatory documentation; and ensures approved-supplier use and adherence to internal controls. The Operations Manager facilitates communication across teams to support service excellence and performs other assigned tasks. Paragon Pro Rentals is an independent equipment rental and sales company serving construction and industrial sectors. It provides equipment including aerial lifts, forklifts, material-handling solutions, utility vehicles, earthmoving machinery, and generators.

Requirements

At least 7 years of progressive experience in fleet management, equipment administration, or related roles.
Strong leadership skills and prior experience managing teams such as mechanics, technicians, or drivers.
Financial and budgeting skills, including the ability to manage costs, track ROI, and forecast capital needs.
A service-oriented mindset, accounting discipline, and hands-on technical familiarity.
Analytical and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to manage budgets and metrics and make data-driven decisions.
Comfort with technology and helping implement tracking platforms.
Hands-on, approachable style and comfort working closely with technicians and operators.
Service-driven approach that balances team and company needs while upholding accountability.
Relationship-building and sales-minded skills, including the ability to represent the company and build vendor and partner relationships.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of heavy equipment maintenance, trucking logistics, and fleet lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage the full fleet, including acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of more than 100 units of heavy equipment and scissor lifts.
Lead and supervise mechanic and technician teams to support timely, cost-effective repairs and preventative maintenance.
Oversee trucking logistics team members and coordinate equipment and resource movement across projects.
Align equipment resources with project schedules and ensure accurate project costing and utilization tracking.
Develop and manage budgets for equipment repairs, lifecycle management, and capital expenditures.
Implement and maintain systems for tracking equipment usage, performance, and costs.
Partner with project managers and leadership to forecast equipment needs and optimize deployment.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
Maintain audit readiness and confirm technicians are trained to perform regulated work on DOT-compliant equipment.
Develop customer quotes and manage required shop and regulatory documentation.
Ensure use of approved suppliers and adherence to internal controls.
Facilitate communication across functional teams to drive service excellence.
Perform other job tasks and functions as assigned.