Diesel Maintenance Manager

Talon Hiring Solutions is partnering with a leading organization in the Atlanta, Georgia area to identify an experienced Diesel Maintenance Manager to lead a team of skilled technicians responsible for the repair, maintenance, and reliability of heavy mobile equipment. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience along with extensive hands-on expertise maintaining and troubleshooting loaders, excavators, haul trucks, mining equipment, crushing and screening equipment, and other heavy construction machinery.

What You'll Do

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and company safety standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop heavy equipment mechanics and maintenance personnel
• Schedule work assignments, prioritize repairs, and coordinate preventive maintenance activities
• Monitor employee performance and ensure accurate labor reporting
• Oversee repairs and preventive maintenance on; front-end loaders, excavators, haul equipment, front-end loaders, haul trucks, mining equipment, crushing and screening equipment, dozers and off-road heavy equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, diesel engine, drivetrain, transmission, brake, and mechanical systems
• Coordinate repair planning to maximize equipment availability while minimizing downtime
• Ensure repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to manufacturer specifications
• Utilize diagnostic software and equipment to identify mechanical and electrical failures.
• Develop long-term solutions to recurring maintenance issues
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and ensure timely service intervals
• Monitor maintenance costs while identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Maintain accurate repair records and work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Collaborate with operations, vendors, manufacturers, and outside service providers to keep equipment production-ready
• Coordinate equipment availability to support daily production schedules

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of heavy equipment repair and maintenance experience
• 5+ years of supervisory or maintenance leadership experience
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing; loaders, excavators, mining equipment, crushers and screening equipment, haul trucks and heavy construction equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills involving hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and mechanical systems
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs
• Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA safety regulations
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop maintenance personnel
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in aggregate, mining, quarry, construction materials, or heavy civil operations preferred
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• ASE, CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, or other heavy equipment certifications are highly