Lead Shop Manager — Heavy Equipment & Fleet

U.S. PAVEMENT SERVICES LLC; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. PAVEMENT SERVICES LLC in Woburn, MA seeks an experienced Shop Manager to lead our maintenance team and keep trucks, paving equipment, and support vehicles field-ready. You will set maintenance priorities, manage parts, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, strong leadership, and proficient use of maintenance systems. Valid driver's license required.

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 maintenance

Leadership

Diesel trucks

Hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Maintenance planning

Tools

CMMS

Job description

U.S. PAVEMENT SERVICES LLC in Woburn, MA seeks an experienced Shop Manager to lead our maintenance team and keep trucks, paving equipment, and support vehicles field-ready. You will set maintenance priorities, manage parts, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, strong leadership, and proficient use of maintenance systems. Valid driver's license required.