Fleet Maintenance Shop Lead

US Pavement Services LLC; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave America is seeking an experienced Shop Manager to lead our equipment maintenance and repair operations. This hands-on leadership role keeps trucks, paving equipment, construction gear, and support vehicles safe, reliable, and field-ready.

You will manage a maintenance team, set preventive maintenance priorities, work with Operations to minimize downtime, and coordinate with dealers and vendors. A strong background in diesel, hydraulics, and electrical systems, plus prior supervision, is

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment, truck, fleet, or construction equipment maintenance.
• Previous supervisory or shop management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of diesel trucks, heavy construction equipment, hydraulics, electrical systems and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with paving, milling, or asphalt maintenance equipment is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple repairs and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Comfortable using computerized maintenance, work-order, and equipment-tracking systems.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the maintenance shop and maintenance team.
• Prioritize repairs and maintenance based on operational and production needs.
• Ensure trucks, paving equipment, construction equipment, trailers, and support vehicles are properly maintained and field-ready.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repairs when needed.
• Manage work orders, maintenance records, inspections, service schedules, and equipment histories.
• Maintain appropriate parts and supply inventory while controlling unnecessary costs.
• Coordinate outside repairs and manage relationships with equipment dealers, parts suppliers, and service vendors.
• Work closely with Operations and field leadership to communicate equipment status, downtime, and repair priorities.
• Monitor equipment condition and provide recommendations regarding major repairs, replacement, and future capital equipment needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional shop environment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety policies and applicable DOT and OSHA requirements.
• Track maintenance costs and identify opportunities to improve fleet reliability and operating efficiency.
• Build accountability within the maintenance department for quality, productivity, safety, and equipment uptime.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Fleet maintenance

Supervisory

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Pave America is seeking an experienced Shop Manager to lead our equipment maintenance and repair operations. This hands-on leadership role keeps trucks, paving equipment, construction gear, and support vehicles safe, reliable, and field-ready.

You will manage a maintenance team, set preventive maintenance priorities, work with Operations to minimize downtime, and coordinate with dealers and vendors. A strong background in diesel, hydraulics, and electrical systems, plus prior supervision, is