Supervisor - Mobile Equipment Maintenance

Vulcan Materials Company•Knoxville, IA

33d

About The Position

The Supervisor - Mobile Equipment Maintenance supervises and coordinates mobile equipment maintenance activities at a designated facility or organization. The role oversees repairs, maintenance scheduling, spare-parts inventory, safety compliance, and staff training. It uses telemetry data and inspection results to monitor equipment performance, identify issues, and improve reliability while controlling maintenance costs. The supervisor leads technicians, manages maintenance budgets and purchasing, coordinates internal and vendor repairs, diagnoses complex equipment problems, and works with vendors, operations management, and other departments to support efficient operations. The position may require regional travel, overnight stays, long working hours, and weekend work as maintenance needs require.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of heavy equipment repair and maintenance experience.
Strong knowledge of heavy mobile equipment maintenance, including diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians.
Excellent communication skills for communicating with staff, vendors, and other departments.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Thorough understanding of safety regulations and best practices for mobile equipment maintenance.
Ability to manage and control maintenance budgets effectively.
Ability to travel throughout the region as needed, including overnight stays.
Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
Ability to work long hours and weekends as repair and maintenance needs require.
Dependable and consistent in meeting work expectations and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Enforce safety regulations, conduct safety training, and ensure maintenance activities comply with company and regulatory standards.
Use telemetry data, daily inspections, and other tools to track equipment performance, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
Direct, mentor, and schedule maintenance technicians, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to perform their duties.
Create and oversee preventive maintenance schedules, coordinate resources for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and manage vendor repair recommendations.
Monitor costs, evaluate employee performance and the effectiveness of the repair and maintenance program, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Create and manage repair and maintenance budgets, oversee purchasing of parts and supplies, and respond to emergency maintenance needs.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, operations management, and other departments.
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues with mobile equipment.
Develop maintenance policies and procedures.
Escalate issues to management and recommend solutions.
Ensure projects stay on schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.