Fleet 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 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.