Heavy Equipment Manager

Herk & Associates - Heavy Equipment Jobs; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent equipment management firm in Bowling Green, Kentucky is seeking a Heavy Equipment Manager to oversee operations within their equipment division. The successful candidate will assist with maintenance activities, support a team of mechanics, and ensure smooth fleet operations. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for experienced equipment professionals. The position offers clear room for advancement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with mechanical systems, hydraulics, and diesel engines.
• Detail-oriented and dependable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Equipment Division Manager with daily operational and maintenance activities.
• Perform and oversee heavy equipment and diesel truck repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Lead and support a team of mechanics, setting priorities and ensuring quality work.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diesel engines

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on Heavy Equipment Manager to support day-to-day operations within their equipment division based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This role works closely with senior leadership and plays a key part in managing maintenance activities, supporting technicians, and ensuring equipment and fleet operations run efficiently. There is clear room for advancement for the right candidate.

This position is ideal for an experienced equipment professional who enjoys balancing technical work with team leadership and operational coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Equipment Division Manager with daily operational and maintenance activities.
• Perform and oversee heavy equipment and diesel truck repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and diesel engine issues and support complex repairs.
• Schedule service work and coordinate shop and field maintenance activities.
• Lead and support a team of mechanics, setting priorities and ensuring quality work.
• Support parts and equipment purchasing, inventory coordination, and vendor interaction.
• Maintain accurate DOT, equipment, and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in maintenance processes and equipment uptime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance or a related field.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with mechanical systems, hydraulics, and diesel engines.
• Prior experience leading or coordinating mechanics or maintenance teams preferred.
• CDL strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, task-focused, and dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel; comfortable using maintenance systems.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.