About This Role
This role involves overseeing the entire operation of various local maintenance truck shops, reporting to the Regional Ready-Mix Operations Manager. The position focuses on employee leadership, safety, and environmental compliance, and requires close collaboration with other regional and divisional departments.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Safety Department with personnel development, including training and certifications
- Assist Human Resources with wage reviews, staffing, and performance evaluations
- Ensure environmental, OSHA, MSHA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and other regulatory compliance
- Direct, coach, and develop employees in decision-making and company policy compliance
- Manage daily operations for maintenance shops, mechanics, and shop labor
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in compliance with all DOT and state regulations
- Plan and schedule all maintenance for mixer trucks and auxiliary equipment
- Emphasize preventive and predictive maintenance practices
- Negotiate with vendors to maximize purchasing power and ensure timely delivery of parts and service
- Work with peers to establish best practices throughout the region/division
- Perform all management duties for shop personnel, including work direction, training, and performance management
- Manage parts and inventories effectively
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Minimum 5 years of experience running a large Ready Mix maintenance shop
- Experience managing and maintaining a large fleet of Ready Mix trucks and plant equipment
- Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements
- Experience managing a large group of employees in separate locations
- Experience developing training programs for truck maintenance
- Personnel management experience, including hiring and selection, performance reviews, wage issues, discipline, and legal compliance requirements
- Work experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system
- Knowledge of office systems, including proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office software
- Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to lead by example, set direction, and perform hands-on work
- Ability to be a team player both inside and outside areas of direct responsibility
- Ability to set priorities and be results-oriented
- Strong attention to detail as well as the ability to see the bigger picture
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