Mechanical Superintendent – Heavy Civil Equipment

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company contribution up to 5

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Career Advancement

Job summary

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction in El Paso, Texas, seeks an experienced Mechanic Superintendent to lead the maintenance of a 240+ piece heavy civil fleet for a major data center project.

You will supervise 4–5 mechanics and up to 14 lube technicians, manage preventive maintenance, coordinate repairs, and partner with project leadership to minimize downtime while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, preferably in heavy civil construction, mining, aggregate, or large-scale earthwork.
• Experience leading or supervising mechanics and/or lube technicians.
• Strong knowledge of diesel-powered heavy equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs for a large equipment fleet.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Valid Commercial Driver License- Class A is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the project maintenance department.
• Supervise 4–5 mechanics and up to 14 lube technicians, including scheduling, workload assignments, training, and performance management.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and scheduled maintenance.
• Monitor the condition and availability of a fleet exceeding 240 pieces of heavy equipment.
• Work closely with project superintendents and operations teams to prioritize equipment needs and minimize downtime.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules based on equipment hours, manufacturer recommendations, and project demands.
• Coordinate major repairs, component replacements, and outside vendors when necessary.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service histories, parts usage, and equipment status.
• Help manage parts inventory and ensure mechanics and lube technicians have the materials necessary to complete repairs.
• Monitor equipment downtime and identify recurring mechanical issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance operation.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Assist with equipment utilization, replacement, and repair-versus-replace decisions.
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance concerns with project leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient maintenance operation.

Skills

Leadership

Heavy equipment maintenance

Team supervision

Diesel systems

Communication

Fleet management software

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanic Superintendent to oversee the maintenance and repair operations for a large heavy civil construction fleet supporting a major data center project in El Paso, Texas. This position will be responsible for managing a team of approximately 4–5 heavy equipment mechanics and up to 14 lube technicians, supporting a fleet of more than 240 pieces of heavy construction equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance and a hands-on understanding of large-scale earthwork and site development operations. The fleet includes dozers, excavators, scrapers, articulated haul trucks, motor graders, loaders, water trucks, and other heavy civil equipment. With over 50 years of delivering complex, high-impact infrastructure and mission critical projects, we bring the experience, resources, and proven execution needed to complete our work safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality. RLW offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development to grow your career and thrive under the Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer amazing benefits and supply you with the tools needed to maximize your growth and potential.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and Career Advancement

Position Description

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the project maintenance department.
• Supervise 4–5 mechanics and up to 14 lube technicians, including scheduling, workload assignments, training, and performance management.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and scheduled maintenance.
• Monitor the condition and availability of a fleet exceeding 240 pieces of heavy equipment.
• Work closely with project superintendents and operations teams to prioritize equipment needs and minimize downtime.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules based on equipment hours, manufacturer recommendations, and project demands.
• Coordinate major repairs, component replacements, and outside vendors when necessary.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service histories, parts usage, and equipment status.
• Help manage parts inventory and ensure mechanics and lube technicians have the materials necessary to complete repairs.
• Monitor equipment downtime and identify recurring mechanical issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the maintenance operation.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Assist with equipment utilization, replacement, and repair-versus-replace decisions.
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance concerns with project leadership.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient maintenance operation.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

5+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, preferably in heavy civil construction, mining, aggregate, or large-scale earthwork.

• Previous experience leading or supervising mechanics and/or lube technicians.
• Strong knowledge of diesel-powered heavy equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment such as dozers, excavators, scrapers, articulated trucks, motor graders, loaders, and similar heavy equipment.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs for a large equipment fleet.
• Strong understanding of equipment downtime, maintenance scheduling, and fleet availability.
• Ability to prioritize repairs in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work closely with field operations and project management.
• Computer skills and experience with maintenance/fleet management software is preferred.
• Be able to physically lift 50 – 100 LBS.
• Be able to regularly stand for long periods of time, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Specific vision abilities are required, which includes having close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Perform mathematical problems.
• Valid Commercial Driver License- Class A is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.