Equipment Manager

Hulcher Services Inc.; Colton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Travel Expenses

Professional Development & Leadership

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Hulcher Services is seeking an experienced Regional Fleet & Equipment Manager to oversee maintenance, reliability, and performance of heavy equipment across multiple divisions.

This role requires strong expertise in preventive maintenance, vendor management, and budget oversight, with travel across sites to maximize uptime and safety. You will partner with field leadership to drive reliability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fleet, heavy equipment, or mechanical management experience.
• At least 2 years managing multiple locations or regional operations.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and supporting field operations.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience working with heavy equipment vendors and repair facilities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventive maintenance programs for heavy equipment across multiple divisions.
• Inspect equipment and review repair quality to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Monitor oil analysis reports, repair orders, and fleet performance metrics to reduce equipment downtime.
• Review purchase requisitions, repair invoices, and maintenance expenses for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure purchasing policies are followed, including vendor quotes and cost controls.
• Partner with Mechanical Service Managers and division leadership to improve fleet reliability.
• Monitor manufacturer specifications, warranty programs, and maintenance requirements.
• Assist with equipment procurement, parts sourcing, and vendor management.
• Develop and maintain maintenance budgets while identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Investigate equipment failures and incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and transportation standards.
• Support field operations by maintaining safe, reliable, and mission‑ready equipment.

Skills

Fleet Management

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Construction Equipment

Railroad Equipment

Transportation

Trucking

Industrial Maintenance

Heavy Civil Construction

Mining

Oil & Gas

Utilities

Job description

Description

$68,600-$75,000 Annual Salary | Travel 50% | Leadership Opportunity

Full-Time | Multi-Site Fleet Operations | Heavy Equipment | Career Growth

Lead Fleet Performance Across Multiple Locations

Hulcher Services is seeking an experienced Regional Fleet & Equipment Manager to oversee the maintenance, reliability, and performance of heavy equipment across multiple divisions.

This role is ideal for a proven fleet or equipment management professional who enjoys solving mechanical challenges, improving preventive maintenance programs, managing vendors and budgets, and partnering with field leadership to maximize equipment uptime.

If you have experience managing fleets, heavy equipment, or maintenance operations across multiple locations, we'd like to talk with you.

Compensation & Benefits

• $68,600-$75,000 Annual Salary
• Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Travel Expenses
• Professional Development & Leadership Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About Hulcher Services

Hulcher Services is a nationwide leader in railroad, industrial, environmental, and emergency response services. With more than 500 employees operating from over 25 divisions throughout the United States and Mexico, we provide critical support for derailments, track maintenance, engineering projects, disaster response, and environmental services.

Our fleet is essential to our success—and we're looking for a leader who can help keep it operating at peak performance.

What You'll Do

As the Regional Fleet & Equipment Manager, you'll oversee preventive maintenance programs, equipment performance, vendor relationships, and fleet compliance while supporting multiple field operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage preventive maintenance programs for heavy equipment across multiple divisions.
• Inspect equipment and review repair quality to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Monitor oil analysis reports, repair orders, and fleet performance metrics to reduce equipment downtime.
• Review purchase requisitions, repair invoices, and maintenance expenses for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure purchasing policies are followed, including vendor quotes and cost controls.
• Partner with Mechanical Service Managers and division leadership to improve fleet reliability.
• Monitor manufacturer specifications, warranty programs, and maintenance requirements.
• Assist with equipment procurement, parts sourcing, and vendor management.
• Develop and maintain maintenance budgets while identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Investigate equipment failures and incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, DOT regulations, and transportation standards.
• Support field operations by maintaining safe, reliable, and mission‑ready equipment.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Preferred Experience

We're interested in candidates with experience in:

• Fleet Management
• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Construction Equipment
• Railroad Equipment
• Transportation
• Trucking
• Industrial Maintenance
• Heavy Civil Construction
• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Utilities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of fleet, heavy equipment, or mechanical management experience.
• At least 2 years managing multiple locations or regional operations.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and supporting field operations.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience working with heavy equipment vendors and repair facilities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Valid driver's license required.

Travel:

• Travel approximately 50-75% throughout your assigned region
• Overnight travel required
• Occasional nights and weekends supporting operational needs
• Company-paid travel expenses

Why Join Hulcher Services?

At Hulcher Services, our equipment is the backbone of our operations. As a Regional Fleet & Equipment Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence fleet performance across multiple locations, work with experienced operational leaders, and help keep our teams ready to respond when customers need us most.