Equipment Operations Manager

Undisclosed; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Companies, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Operations Manager to lead our fleet and equipment operations across construction divisions. You will oversee maintenance, transport, and facility operations, ensuring maximum uptime, cost control, and safety compliance across multiple states and sites.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in heavy equipment leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a hands-on management style. Travel may be required to support operations and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leadership in heavy equipment or fleet operations.
• Experience with maintenance budgets and cost analyses.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet and equipment operations across multiple divisions.
• Manage preventive maintenance and uptime programs.
• Develop and track operating budgets and forecasts.
• Lead equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Implement maintenance tech and telematics systems.
• Supervise staff and participate in recruiting.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Budgeting

Maintenance management

Operational analytics

Telematics

Technology integration

Safety compliance

Staff development

MS Office

Driving license

Tools

Maintenance systems

Telematics platforms

Reporting software

MS Excel

Job description

Equipment Operations Manager

Job location: Lewistown, Montana

Classification: Full Time

Compensation: DOE

Reports to: President

Position Objective:

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for company equipment fleet, including maintenance operations, transport operations, facility operations, and construction support operations. This role is responsible for maximizing equipment availability, controlling operating costs, improving operational efficiencies, supporting construction operations, and promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all fleet and equipment operations across multiple construction divisions over multi state area.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, repair operations, inspections, and fleet readiness programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Develop, manage, and track departmental operating budgets.
• Develop and track equipment maintenance budgets, operational forecasts, and cost analysis for corporate fleet.
• Manage and execute equipment acquisition, replacement, rentals, and disposal.
• Analyze equipment utilization, lifecycle costs, downtime trends, labor efficiencies, and operational performance metrics.
• Lead and support implementation of operational technologies including maintenance systems, telematics, camera systems, GPS tracking, and related operational software platforms.
• Supervise and develop staff, supervisors, technicians, and support personnel.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.
• Establish and maintain strong vendor, manufacturer, and service provider relationships.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and culture through compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet management, construction operations, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction equipment, maintenance operations, and fleet lifecycle management.
• Experience in developing and managing equipment maintenance budgets, operational forecasts, and cost analyses.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with maintenance management systems, telematics, operational analytics, and technology integration preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and operational demands simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, reporting systems, email, and operational software platforms.
• Ability to travel, when necessary, valid drivers license required.

Ideal Candidate Profile Traits:

• Analytical thinker with strong operational execution capabilities.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Strong cost management and budgeting skills
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to earn credibility from field personnel, technicians, and executive leadership alike.
• Financially disciplined and analytically driven.
• Hands-on management style balanced with executive-level leadership abilities.
• Technology-forward mindset with the ability to evaluate and implement operational improvements.
• Calm and effective under pressure during operational disruptions or emergencies.
• Committed to safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

CENTURY COMPANIES, INC. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Please Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.