Fleet Maintenance Leader — Heavy Equipment

CEI Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Telehealth/Wellness programs

Job summary

McKee Utility Contractors is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Manager in Dallas to oversee maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of a construction fleet across job sites. You will lead field technicians, enforce preventive maintenance, coordinate OEM relationships, manage costs, and ensure DOT/OSHA compliance.

The role offers growth within MasTec's CE&I segment with a focus on uptime, safety, and efficient operations across heavy equipment types.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, with supervisory experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, undercarriage systems, and heavy equipment electrical/electronic systems
• Experience with OEM diagnostic software (Cat ET, John Deere Service Advisor, etc.)
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations relevant to construction equipment
• Experience managing field service operations across multiple/remote job sites
• CMMS/fleet management software proficiency
• Budgeting and vendor negotiation skills
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce preventive maintenance programs for heavy equipment (engine, hydraulic, undercarriage, electrical systems) based on manufacturer specs and usage hours
• Manage a team of heavy equipment mechanics/technicians, including field service crews dispatched to job sites
• Coordinate emergency repairs and breakdowns on active job sites to minimize project delays
• Oversee fleet inventory — owned, leased, and rented equipment — and make repair-vs-replace decisions
• Manage relationships with OEM dealers (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, etc.) and parts suppliers
• Track maintenance costs, equipment utilization, and downtime using fleet/CMMS software (e.g., Fleetio, HCSS, B2W, Trackunit)
• Ensure DOT compliance for road-legal equipment and OSHA compliance for job site safety
• Manage equipment inspections (daily operator checks, annual/DOT inspections, crane certifications)
• Oversee shop and mobile service truck operations, tooling, and welding/fabrication capabilities
• Plan and manage warranty claims
• Coordinate equipment transport/logistics between job sites
• Train operators and technicians on equipment-specific maintenance and safe operation
• Manage fuel, fluids, and environmental compliance (spill prevention, used oil disposal)

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical/electronic systems

Field service operations

CMMS / fleet management

Budgeting / vendor negotiation

Valid driver's license

DOT regulations knowledge

OSHA regulations knowledge

Tools

Cat ET

John Deere Service Advisor

Fleet management software

Job description

McKee Utility Contractors is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Manager in Dallas to oversee maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of a construction fleet across job sites. You will lead field technicians, enforce preventive maintenance, coordinate OEM relationships, manage costs, and ensure DOT/OSHA compliance.

The role offers growth within MasTec's CE&I segment with a focus on uptime, safety, and efficient operations across heavy equipment types.