Equipment Manager Central

Job ID: 523956

Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England. Pike has experienced continual growth over the years and currently employs nearly 1,000 people throughout NH, ME and VT. The dedication, knowledge, and quality workmanship of our employees is what makes the company such a great success. If you’re looking for a challenging career at a company that will reward your efforts, look no further. Take the first step and apply for an exciting opportunity to gain top notch industry experience and pave the road to your success. All Roads Lead Here!

Position Overview

Oversee/supervise all facets of equipment division in your respective area by performing the following duties.

Competencies

• Drives Results : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Cultivates Innovation : Creating new and better ways for the organizations to be successful.

• Attracts & Develops Talent : Attracting and selecting the best talent to meet current and future business needs. Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shares objectives.

• Directs Work : Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.

• Courage : Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

• Drives Engagement : Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.

• Customer Focus : Building strong customer relations and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Maintain strong communication with all operational managers in your respective area to ensure that all equipment needs are met.

• Attend local staff meetings as required to support operations effectively.

• Work closely with all other Equipment Personnel (Best Practice) to improve group purchasing, share safety ideas, reduce rental needs, and increase utilization.

• Maintain cost control for all rolling stock equipment: oversee and authorize the purchase of parts, supplies, outside repairs, shop tools, etc.

• Ensure all equipment repairs and preventive maintenance is completed effectively, efficiently, and on time. Manage outside repairs for accurate work and billing.

• Continually strive to maximize equipment and mechanic utilization.

• Monitor equipment utilization and unbilled equipment hours in respective areas

• Be visible in the field; inspect equipment on a regular basis at job sites, plants, and crushers to schedule equipment repairs prior to failure.

• Ensure all shop related paper work is completed accurately and on time (purchase orders, work orders, time cards, hour and mileage updates, etc.).

• Assist the Director of Equipment with annual cap-ex and repair budgets.

• Ensure all maintenance facilities and personnel are in compliance with MSHA, OSHA, and DOT regulations at all times.

• Identify and resolve regulatory, safety, personal, and equipment/operational problems in a timely and effective manner.

• Enforce and manage all company safety rules, policies, and procedures. Conduct safety meetings, participate in toolbox talks, promote TRACK Form use, monitor safe driving through Motive for all direct reports and document employee performance as necessary.

• Assist with annual training programs.

• Ensure that all maintenance facilities are neat, clean, and in safe condition.

• Conduct annual evaluations of direct reports timely and accurately.

• Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.

Additional Responsibilities

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.

• Strict adherence to Pike policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Manual.

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist with Interviewing and hiring process as necessary.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Willingness to develop subordinates’ technical and leadership skills and make recommendations for new job opportunities when appropriate.
• Effective management of employee performance through coaching, feedback (written and verbal), rewards, and discipline when necessary.
• Appraising performance, including annual evaluations and new employee development plans.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Lead by example.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Previous supervisory experience.

General Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. The ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

• Must have strong people skills, a proven track record of successful job and team management from start to finish; must have the ability to cultivate valuable customer/employee relationships; successfully manage multiple jobs simultaneously; and have a keen business sense. 

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, and computer skills.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must possess and have working knowledge to complete necessary mathematical calculations.

• Must demonstrate the ability to use a computer to communicate and analyze data. This includes but is not limited to the use of Outlook, MS Office programs, construction software and web-based programs.

• Be familiar with all roles, equipment, and tasks associated with the shops and have the ability and willingness to fill in on any role or task as necessary.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pike Industries, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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