Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an experienced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager for the St. Louis region. This role oversees maintenance for the fleet of trucks, heavy equipment, and trailers, ensuring prompt repairs and a robust preventive maintenance program.

The ideal candidate will lead a small team, manage parts inventories and budgets, and utilize fleet management software. Strong leadership, communications, and bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with post-secondary diploma/trades certificate in Diesel/Heavy Equipment.
• 5+ years experience managing a fleet or heavy equipment repair facility.
• Knowledge of heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage repair and preventative maintenance for fleet of heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers.
• Lead a team of diesel and heavy equipment mechanics and provide guidance.
• Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Manage parts and supplies inventories, vendor relationships, and maintenance budgets.
• Utilize fleet management software to track and report on performance metrics, maintenance and repair activities, equipment history, and inventory.
• Promote clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with SA Recycling’s and OSHA’s standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Mechanical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED with post-secondary diploma or trades certificate in Diesel/Heavy Equipment

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

SA Recycling, a recognized industry leader in the metals recycling industry, is looking for an experience Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager position for our St. Louis Region.

The Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager will oversee all maintenance and repair activities for SA Recycling’s St. Louis’s Operations fleet of trucks, heavy equipment, and trailers. You will be responsible for ensuring prompt repairs, implementing preventative maintenance programs, and managing the parts and supplies inventories to minimize operational downtime. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, mentoring and communications skills; mechanical knowledge; and the ability to manage a small team in a face-paced environment.

Job Duties of the Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager

• Manage all repair and preventative maintenance activities for a fleet of heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers.
• Lead a team of diesel and heavy equipment mechanics and provide guidance, training, and support to ensure high levels of performance and productivity.
• Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize the fleet’s lifespan.
• Manage parts and supplies inventories, vendor relationships, and maintenance budgets.
• Utilize fleet management software to track and report on performance metrics, maintenance and repair activities, equipment history, and spare parts and supplies inventory.
• Promote clean, organized, and safe work areas in compliance with SA Recycling’s and OSHA’s standards, as well as follow all Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications of the Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager

• High school diploma or GED with a post-secondary diploma or trades certificate as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience managing a fleet or heavy equipment repair facility; and diesel and heavy equipment mechanics.
• A thorough knowledge of heavy-duty diesel engines, transmission, electrical and hydraulic systems, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability and willingness to work in an outdoor environment and in all types of weather.
• Good decision making, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills highly desired.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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