What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Superintendent position at New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.?
The Shop Superintendent is responsible handling repair calls and dispatching mechanics and technicians for the repair and maintenance of fleet and heavy mobile equipment. The Altoona area is a critical maintenance area for NESL and will support Construction, Blacktop Paving, Ready Mix Delivery, and our Triaxle Fleet.
Shop Superintendent - What Will You Do?
- Leadership: Oversees and coordinates mechanics and technicians in the repair and maintenance of fleet equipment.
- Safety: Adheres to company vehicle safety policies and DOT regulations; is responsible for conducting job hazard analyses and the daily job safety briefing.
- Dispatching/Scheduling: Schedules technicians in the routine maintenance of fleet equipment; prioritizes mechanic time and dispatches mechanics to conduct fleet repair based on repair urgency.
- Customer Service: Works closely with internal customers to reduce downtime and maximizing uptime of fleet equipment.
- Performs equipment repair diagnostics; refers to work order history; maintains total cost of the life cycle of equipment based on repair history.
- Encourages parts team to find the best value for parts based on equipment repair history and life cycle.
- Engages subcontractors as needed; negotiates subcontractor pricing and reviews bids when necessary.
- Ensures that vehicles are regularly maintained and that unscheduled maintenance issues are promptly addressed.
- Implements vehicle maintenance programs and safety policies.
- Schedules vehicle cleaning and maintenance and state inspections.
- Trains staff and monitors their performance.
Requirements - Who Are We Looking For?
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Dealership level training on electrical diagnostics and/or technical school degrees preferred.
- Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) Jr. Certified Equipment Manager certification is preferred.
- 5 years’ general experience in fleet equipment maintenance.
- Proven leadership ability with a minimum of 1-2 years' managerial experience.
- Diesel repair experience preferred.
- Caterpillar Engine Diagnostic Tools experience preferred.
- Advanced computer and keypad skills required.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills, particularly Word and Excel required.
- JDE software experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
- Ability to remain calm in fast-paced, stressful environment.
- Ability to read and interrupt hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- Valid & compliant with NESL driving standards required, CDL License preferred.
Why Apply?
- Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, etc.
- Career Growth - We pride ourselves in developing coworkers and promoting from within.
- Stable Industry - Our materials are in high demand year over year.
