Equipment Operations Leader | Uptime & Safety

Century Companies Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Companies, Inc. seeks an Equipment Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership over the company’s equipment fleet, including maintenance, transport, facility and construction support operations. The role aims to maximize uptime, control costs, and promote safety and continuous improvement.

You will oversee multi-state fleet operations, develop budgets, manage maintenance programs, implement telematics and technology, and lead a team of supervisors and technicians.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet management, construction operations, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction equipment and fleet lifecycle management.
• Experience developing and managing equipment maintenance budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses.
• Proficient with maintenance management systems, telematics, and technology integration.
• Willingness to travel; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for fleet and equipment operations across multiple construction divisions over a multi-state area.
• Oversee preventive maintenance, repair operations, inspections, and fleet readiness programs to maximize uptime.
• Develop, manage, and track department operating budgets.
• Develop and track equipment maintenance budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses for corporate fleet.
• Manage equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze equipment utilization, lifecycle costs, downtime trends, labor efficiencies, and performance metrics.
• Lead and support implementation of maintenance systems, telematics, GPS tracking, and related software platforms.
• Supervise and develop staff, supervisors, technicians, and support personnel.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain vendor, manufacturer, and service-provider relationships.
• Promote a safe work environment and culture through OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Budgeting

Maintenance systems

Telematics

Operational analytics

Staff development

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Telematics platforms

GPS tracking

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

Century Companies, Inc. seeks an Equipment Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership over the company’s equipment fleet, including maintenance, transport, facility and construction support operations. The role aims to maximize uptime, control costs, and promote safety and continuous improvement.

You will oversee multi-state fleet operations, develop budgets, manage maintenance programs, implement telematics and technology, and lead a team of supervisors and technicians.