Oversee maintenance operations for a ready-mix concrete company operating multiple batch plants and a large fleet of mixer trucks, tractors, trailers, and heavy equipment. This position is responsible for coordinating mechanics, managing preventative maintenance systems, monitoring vehicle diagnostics, and ensuring DOT compliance, equipment reliability, and maximum operational uptime. This is a leadership and systems-management role, not a wrench-turning position.
What Success Looks Like
High fleet availability and reduced downtime
Proactive maintenance replacing emergency repairs
Clean DOT inspections and reduce roadside violations
Organized shop workflow with clear repair priorities
Primary Responsibilities
Fleet Maintenance Oversight
Oversee daily shop operations and mechanical workflow
Review Camera Telematics and engine fault codes daily
Identify problem vehicles before breakdowns occur
Create, assign, and close work orders
Schedule and manage preventative maintenance programs
Ensure DOT compliance and inspection readiness
Manage tire programs, lighting issues, and driver repair requests
Prioritize repairs based on operational demand
Coordinate outside vendors and specialty repairs
Maintain maintenance records and inspection documentation
Reduce out-of-service violations and roadside failures
Daily Duties
Review Telematics dashboard each morning
Flag trucks requiring attention
Issue mechanical work assignments
Meet with dispatch regarding fleet availability
Review fleet and plant operational status daily
Prioritize maintenance based on production needs
Meet with dispatch and plant managers regarding equipment availability
Assign and monitor mechanic workloads
Track downtime, recurring issues, and repair trends
Verify completed repairs before equipment returns to service
Ideal Candidate
Fleet maintenance or heavy equipment management experience
Ready-mix, aggregate, construction, trucking, or industrial plant experience preferred
Experience supervising mechanics or maintenance personnel
Ability to interpret engine diagnostics and telematics data
Knowledge of pneumatic systems and batching equipment
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Comfortable use of computers, maintenance software, and reporting systems
Understanding of DOT compliance and safety standards