Shop Superintendent

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 In...