Equipment Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Equipment Maintenance Manager

Lead a High-Performing Fleet. Drive Operational Excellence.

Are you an experienced maintenance leader with a passion for keeping heavy equipment running at peak performance? We're looking for an Equipment Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance operations for a growing drilling services organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and ensuring equipment reliability in a fast-paced environment.

As the Equipment Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee the maintenance and repair of our fleet of heavy-duty trucks, trailers, drilling equipment, and support vehicles. You'll lead a team of skilled mechanics while ensuring our equipment remains safe, compliant, and ready to support critical field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of mechanics and maintenance personnel.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and repair schedules to maximize equipment uptime.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Manage maintenance budgets, vendor relationships, and shop operations.
• Diagnose maintenance trends and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate inspections, repairs, and emergency maintenance.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and fleet documentation.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and replacement strategies.
• Manage IRP registrations, tag renewals, and fleet licensing.
• Track monthly and quarterly fuel usage and fleet performance.
• Oversee gauge calibration and equipment tracking.
• Monitor fleet telematics and safety systems, including Lytx reporting.
• Partner with operations to ensure equipment availability and support project timelines.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who combines technical expertise with strong operational and people management skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining heavy-duty diesel equipment.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and heavy equipment diagnostics.
• Experience managing fleet maintenance software and maintenance reporting.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and improve operational efficiency.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Certification or Master Truck Certification.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience supporting construction, drilling, utility, or industrial equipment fleets.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing organization where your leadership makes an immediate impact.
• Lead a talented maintenance team with the resources to succeed.
• Play a key role in keeping mission-critical equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

If you're a proactive maintenance professional who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys solving complex operational challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep our fleet moving safely, efficiently, and reliably.