Fleet & Heavy Equipment Shop Manager

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

Job summary

SA Recycling in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager to oversee maintenance and repair for the region’s trucks, heavy equipment, and trailers.

You will lead a small team, schedule preventative maintenance, and manage parts inventories to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of fleet management experience, strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fleet management

Team leadership

Diesel engine knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

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

Job description

SA Recycling in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Shop Manager to oversee maintenance and repair for the region’s trucks, heavy equipment, and trailers.

You will lead a small team, schedule preventative maintenance, and manage parts inventories to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of fleet management experience, strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, and excellent communication skills.