Heavy Equipment Shop Manager

Kimble Companies; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with match

Comprehensive medical benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Paid time off

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

A local heavy equipment firm is seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Manager to oversee servicing and repair activities for diverse heavy machinery. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with 5-7 years of maintenance experience, particularly in welding and fabrication. Responsibilities include managing shop operations, ensuring safety compliance, and training staff. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) plan, medical coverage, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of heavy equipment maintenance or repair experience.
• Ability to develop both employees and shop programs.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations including profitability and budgetary responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repairs on company equipment.

Skills

Welding and fabrication

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Heavy equipment training or certifications

Job description

The Heavy Equipment Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing a variety of activities associated with servicing, repairing, and maintaining pieces of heavy equipment in a shop setting.

About us:

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, related heavy equipment training or certifications, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of heavy equipment maintenance or repair experience.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication.
• Previous mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and powered industrial vehicle work.
• DOT, OSHA, and MSHA experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and be insurable to drive through our Insurance Company.

Knowledge and Skills Required for a Heavy Equipment Shop Manager:

• Ability to develop both employees and shop programs to take us to the next level.
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of trucks and heavy equipment.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external to the department both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to competently utilize a computer and use it effectively and it is an absolute must to be organized.
• Repair and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Heavy Duty Shop Manager Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversees the Dover Maintenance Shop and includes supervising operations including profitability and budgetary responsibilities.
• Establishing and maintaining a clean, safe work environment to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Reinforce daily safe work practices and the delivery of safety meetings and ensures that proper company rules, OSHA and MSHA rules are followed.
• Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on company equipment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | On call | Weekends as needed