Equipment Manager

Mago Construction Company is a family-owned asphalt paving contractor based out of Bardstown, KY with asphalt plants, two rock quarries, and construction operations throughout the state of Kentucky.

We seek to add an Equipment Manager to our team!

The Equipment Manager is directly responsible for scheduling, maintaining, and tracking Mago’s equipment assets. Additionally, this individual serves as the manager of our primary shop. In this capacity, the Equipment Manager oversees equipment transport (two lowboys and drivers) and two full-time, in-house mechanics.

The Equipment Manager’s primary responsibilities include:

· Oversee our primary shop and its personnel.

· Oversee the maintenance, operation, and utilization of construction equipment.

· Coordinate with Project Managers, Paving Foreperson, and Milling Foreperson for day-to-day scheduling of paving fleets and other construction equipment.

· Develop and implement equipment management policies and procedures.

· Troubleshooting as well as preventative, routine maintenance.

· Ordering, repair, maintaining an inventory.

· Maintain knowledge of equipment fleet; asset tracking, fleet utilization.

· Service asphalt plant operators and quarry foremen with equipment related needs (loaders, haul trucks), as needed.

· Assist in new equipment negotiation and purchasing process. Keep abreast of industry trends and advancements in construction equipment.

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards. Train and supervise equipment operators on proper usage and safety protocols.

· Track equipment usage, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.

· Knowledge of trucking and hauling regulations (overweight transports, load escorts). Knowledge of equipment set up (paver electronics).

Requirements:

• Proven experience in construction equipment management.

• Strong knowledge of construction machinery, safety regulations, and maintenance practices.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to analyze equipment performance data and make informed decisions.

• Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

• Familiarity with procurement processes and contract negotiations.

• Travel to and from job sites required at times for troubleshooting purposes, demonstrating new equipment, and as needed for other equipment evaluations.

• Experience: 5 years of relevant industry experience required (heavy highway equipment, road construction or paving, parts and serving, or some combination of these experiences).

• Management experience required; at least 3-5 years preferred.

Key Competencies: Communication; Servant leadership; Ethics, Integrity; Strategic thinking; Team-minded; Autonomous/independent thinking; Cost-minded; Decisive; Sense of urgency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person