Senior Equipment Maintenance Manager – Heavy Fleet

McKee; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Diabetes Management, Telehealth

Discounted National Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Program

Disability and life insurance

Voluntary life insurance, accident, &_

Job summary

McKee Utility Contractors is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of a construction fleet across multiple sites. You will lead heavy equipment technicians, coordinate emergency repairs, and optimize uptime while ensuring safety and DOT/OSHA compliance.

The role requires 5–10+ years in heavy equipment maintenance with supervisory experience, plus strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and OEM diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, with supervisory experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, undercarriage systems, and heavy equipment electrical/electronic systems
• Experience with OEM diagnostic software (Cat ET, John Deere Service Advisor, etc.)
• Knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations relevant to construction equipment
• Experience managing field service operations across multiple/remote job sites
• CMMS/fleet management software proficiency
• Budgeting and vendor negotiation skills
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce preventive maintenance programs for heavy equipment (engine, hydraulic, undercarriage, electrical systems) based on manufacturer specs and usage hours
• Manage a team of heavy equipment mechanics/technicians, including field service crews dispatched to job sites
• Coordinate emergency repairs and breakdowns on active job sites to minimize project delays
• Oversee fleet inventory - owned, leased, and rented equipment - and make repair-vs-replace decisions
• Manage relationships with OEM dealers (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, etc.) and parts suppliers
• Track maintenance costs, equipment utilization, and downtime using fleet/CMMS software (e.g., Fleetio, HCSS, B2W, Trackunit)
• Ensure DOT compliance for road-legal equipment and OSHA compliance for job site safety
• Manage equipment inspections (daily operator checks, annual/DOT inspections, crane certifications)
• Oversee shop and mobile service truck operations, tooling, and welding/fabrication capabilities
• Plan and manage warranty claims
• Coordinate equipment transport/logistics between job sites
• Train operators and technicians on equipment-specific maintenance and safe operation
• Manage fuel, fluids, and environmental compliance (spill prevention, used oil disposal)

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Supervisory experience

Diesel engines & hydraulics

Fleet management software

Budgeting & vendor negotiation

Valid driver's license

Tools

Cat ET

John Deere Service Advisor

Fleetio

HCSS

B2W

Trackunit

Job description

McKee Utility Contractors is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and lifecycle management of a construction fleet across multiple sites. You will lead heavy equipment technicians, coordinate emergency repairs, and optimize uptime while ensuring safety and DOT/OSHA compliance.

The role requires 5–10+ years in heavy equipment maintenance with supervisory experience, plus strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and OEM diagnostics.