Assistant Shop Manager Heavy Equipment -Constructi

Overview

Are you tired of working for a big corporation? Ready to put yourself in line to manage a large shop?

Are you working as a freelance Mechanic and can’t seem to get paid on a timely basis?

If this sounds like you, this opportunity might be the next step in your continued career as an Assistant Heavy Equipment Shop Manager.

• Assist with equipment mechanics and the maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and welding.
• Support equipment including excavators, loaders, backhoes, blades, semis, off-road haul trucks, pickups, pumps, and generators.
• Perform most minor repairs in the field and major work in the shop.
• Operate and maintain a company-provided medium-duty mechanic truck or 2-ton pickup with service bed, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn the ropes from experienced staff and be prepared to take over responsibilities when the time comes.

• 7+ years of related equipment repair, servicing, and maintenance experience (minimum).
• Shop management experience is a plus.
• Own tools, valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.
• Formal diesel mechanic training that includes maintenance and repair of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Class A driver’s license and certified welding experience preferred.
• Experience with excavators, loaders, backhoes, blades, scrapers, dump trucks, semis, off-road trucks, pickups, pumps, and generators.
• Maintenance experience on a mixed fleet of heavy construction equipment.
• Monitoring and performing routine scheduled maintenance.
• Time management skills highly desired.

Other requirements: ability to perform physical tasks including walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting over 40 lbs.

• Hourly position with overtime.
• Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• To apply, include a cover letter, resume, and an equipment list with details of type, model, manufacturer, and your involvement in these repairs.
• Salaries and benefits listed are guidelines and may change based on experience.
• All searches are conducted with discretion and confidentiality for candidates and clients. No fees are charged to candidates.

Peterson Consulting is an executive search firm serving potential employees in the heavy civil, heavy highway, treatment plant, renewable energy, and commercial construction industries. Check out Peterson Consulting at  for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F

All searches are held at the utmost discretion. Confidentiality is exercised to the fullest for both candidates and clients.

Please only apply to one job as you’ll be considered for every available position. There are no fees to our candidates.