Heavy Equipment Superintendent

seeking a Heavy Equipment Superintendent / Manager to lead our Equipment Division and keep our projects supplied with safe, reliable, and well-maintained gear. You’ll oversee everything from large excavators and dozers to trucks, trailers, and small tools—blending strategic fleet management with hands-on leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the full equipment lifecycle: selection, purchasing/rentals, assignment, maintenance, and disposal.
• Manage a mixed fleet of heavy equipment, support vehicles, trailers, and small tools across multiple jobsites.
• Lead and mentor shop and field mechanics/technicians; set daily priorities and guide complex repairs.
• Build and manage preventive maintenance programs; minimize downtime and maximize uptime.
• Ensure safety and compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company standards; lead inspections and safety meetings.
• Coordinate equipment moves and scheduling with project managers and superintendents.
• Manage vendor relationships (dealers, rental houses, parts suppliers); negotiate pricing and service terms.
• Track utilization, costs, and key fleet metrics; support buy vs. rent decisions and budgeting.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Reviewing fleet status and reallocating equipment to critical jobs.
• Working with mechanics to troubleshoot high-impact equipment issues.
• Checking shop operations and PM schedules.
• Walking the yard or jobsites to inspect machines for safety and readiness.
• Negotiating with vendors on purchases or rentals.
• Holding quick huddles with your team around safety and priorities.

Key Measures of Success

• High equipment uptime (target 95%+).
• Reduced cost per operating hour and optimized own vs. rent mix.
• Zero serious equipment-related safety incidents.
• Strong, stable mechanic/tech team with low turnover.
• Clean DOT/OSHA audits and full compliance.
• Right-sized fleet with high utilization and minimal idle iron.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years managing heavy equipment fleets, equipment operations, or similar superintendent/manager role.
• Strong mechanical aptitude (diesel, hydraulics, electrical) and ability to direct complex repairs.
• Proven leadership experience managing mechanics/technicians/operators.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation compliance (or CDL with strong DOT familiarity).
• Experience managing equipment budgets, purchasing, and maintenance costs.
• Safety-first mindset and familiarity with OSHA standards.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with major brands (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, etc.).
• Familiarity with fleet management / CMMS software and telematics.
• Technical training in diesel or heavy equipment.
• Construction background (heavy civil, industrial, or infrastructure).
• Vendor negotiation experience with OEMs, rental companies, and parts suppliers.