Shop Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Shop Manager to lead our equipment maintenance and repair operations. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for keeping our fleet of trucks, paving equipment, construction equipment, and support vehicles safe, reliable, and ready for the field.

The Shop Manager will lead our maintenance team, establish repair and preventive maintenance priorities, manage parts and outside vendors, and work closely with Operations to minimize equipment downtime and keep our crews productive.

The right candidate is a strong leader who understands heavy equipment and fleet maintenance and takes pride in running an organized, efficient, and accountable shop.

Key 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.

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.

Physical Requirements : (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Occasionally
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Occasionally
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Occasionally
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Occasionally
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Occasionally
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely

Physical Demands :

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Constantly
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally

Working Conditions :

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Constantly
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Rarely
• Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally
• Office environment: Occasionally

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.