Lead Heavy Equipment Shop Supervisor

southlandholdings

Burleson (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Southland Holdings is seeking a seasoned Heavy Equipment Shop Supervisor to lead the Burleson, TX maintenance shop for our active construction projects. You will oversee a team of mechanics and technicians, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure timely repairs while maintaining safety and OSHA compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to coordinate with project stakeholders to optimize equipment readiness and uptime in a demanding field

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; diesel/heavy equipment mechanics certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience on heavy equipment, with at least 2 years in supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment brands.
  • Experience managing shop operations, scheduling, and technician workloads.
  • Familiarity with fleet maintenance software and work order systems.
  • Valid driver’s license; CDL a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and schedule daily shop activities for mechanics and technicians.
  • Oversee preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and rebuild work on heavy equipment.
  • Manage shop workflow to maximize fleet availability for active job sites.
  • Enforce OSHA safety policies and procedures in the shop environment.
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate shop personnel; assist in hiring of new technicians.
  • Coordinate with project superintendents and equipment managers to prioritize repairs.

Skills

Leadership
Scheduling
Communication
Organizational skills
Safety compliance
Troubleshooting
Schematics reading
CDL a plus

Education

High school diploma
Diesel/heavy equipment technician certification

Tools

Fleet maintenance software
Work order systems

Job description

Southland Holdings is seeking a seasoned Heavy Equipment Shop Supervisor to lead the Burleson, TX maintenance shop for our active construction projects. You will oversee a team of mechanics and technicians, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure timely repairs while maintaining safety and OSHA compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, and the ability to coordinate with project stakeholders to optimize equipment readiness and uptime in a demanding field

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