Manager, Equipment

JOB TITLE: Equipment Manager

REPORTS TO: Director

DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the division, the equipment manager is primarily responsible to manage all company equipment and shop personnel.  

Job Responsibilities  

• Oversee all division locations and employees.  

• Maintain regular communication with division managers and facility caretakers.  

• Maintain division recruiting, hiring, promotion, and corrective action.  

• Train employees about safety sensitive functions.  

• Responsible to review and approve purchase orders, invoices, various reports, and approve necessary repairs and purchases.  

• Monitor employee training and certification.  

• Assist in setting equipment rates.  

• Review equipment inventory, status, operation, and condition of equipment.  

• Coordinate, expedite repairs, and recommend equipment for retirement.  

• Coordinate plant maintenance and schedule as appropriate.  

• Submit capital expenditures and strategic planning.  

• Responsible for scheduled maintenance policy.  

• Review, understand, and adhere to all union contracts.  

• Maintain insurable driving record.  

• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.  

• Perform other duties as required.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and technical skills.  

• Ability to review and analyze financial information.  

• Strategic thinking skills.  

• Knowledge of department of transportation (DOT) compliance.  

• Maintain agreeable relationships with vendors and equipment suppliers.  

• Basic Microsoft Office skills.  

• Knowledge of various plants vehicles and equipment.  

Education and Certificates  

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred.  

Physical Requirements  

• Manual work will be necessary for initial plant setup and commissioning.  Repair work necessary on new equipment as needed. 

• Regular bending, kneeling, standing, walking, or lifting.  

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly.  

• Visit other facilities occasionally.