Heavy Equipment Maintenance Division Manager - Yellow Iron

Heavy Equipment Maintenance Division Manager – Yellow Iron

“Lead the equipment that drives production.”

At Holliday Rock, our Heavy Equipment Maintenance Division Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring our Yellow Iron fleet and plant equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably across all locations. In addition, this role will drive the strategy for the department, including purchasing, repurposing of equipment, supporting of other key departments, including Operations, and leads teams that keep our business moving.

If you are a hands-on leader with a strong strategic mindset, operational and technical expertise, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact across a multi-site organization.

What You’ll Do:

Lead Maintenance Operations

• Oversee all maintenance and repair activities for Yellow Iron and plant equipment
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Establish and standardize maintenance procedures and best practices across all sites

Ensure Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, MSHA (where applicable), EPA, and all regulatory requirements
• Lead safety initiatives, inspections, audits, and root-cause investigations
• Ensure accurate documentation for inspections, audits, and reporting

Build & Develop Teams

• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance managers, supervisors, and technicians
• Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across multiple locations
• Support workforce planning, coaching, and succession development

Manage Budget & Costs

• Oversee maintenance budgets, forecasting, and capital planning
• Optimize labor, parts inventory, rebuild strategies, and vendor usage
• Negotiate and manage vendor and service contracts

Partner with Operations

• Collaborate with Operations and Plant leadership to align maintenance with production goals
• Support shutdowns, rebuilds, and major repair planning
• Respond to critical equipment issues to minimize downtime

Drive Data & Performance

• Track and analyze key metrics such as downtime, availability, and repair costs
• Utilize CMMS systems to identify trends and improve equipment reliability
• Implement data-driven process improvements

Oversee Assets & Facilities

• Manage maintenance shops, yards, tooling, and support facilities
• Maintain lifecycle records, rebuild histories, and asset utilization data
• Support long-term fleet planning and capital investment strategies

Lead Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate and implement new maintenance technologies and strategies
• Improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency
• Benchmark performance against industry standards

How You Make an Impact

You will directly influence:

• Equipment uptime and production efficiency
• Maintenance cost control and asset longevity
• Safety performance across operations
• Team development and operational consistency

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy equipment or Yellow Iron maintenance
• Strong knowledge of loaders, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, crushers, and plant equipment
• Proven experience managing budgets, rebuild programs, and vendor relationships
• Strong understanding of OSHA, MSHA, and environmental compliance standards
• Experience with CMMS and equipment management systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel regularly (approximately 45–65%)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Why Join Holliday Rock:

• Competitive executive-level compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
• Leadership visibility and impact across the organization
• Opportunity to shape maintenance strategy and drive long-term success

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily office-based with frequent travel to operational sites.

Exposure to active maintenance shops and production environments.

Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs.