Heavy Equipment Shop Manager

Dover, OH

The Heavy Equipment Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing a variety of activities associated with servicing, repairing, and maintaining pieces of heavy equipment in a shop setting.

About us: 

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree, related heavy equipment training or certifications, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of heavy equipment maintenance or repair experience.
  • Proficient in welding and fabrication.
  • Previous mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and powered industrial vehicle work.
  • DOT, OSHA, and MSHA experience preferred.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and be insurable to drive through our Insurance Company.

Knowledge and Skills Required for a Heavy Equipment Shop Manager:

  • Ability to develop both employees and shop programs to take us to the next level.
  • Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the repair and fabrication of trucks and heavy equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internal and external to the department both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to competently utilize a computer and use it effectively and it is an absolute must to be organized.
  • Repair and maintenance of various types of heavy equipment and machinery.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Problem solving skills.

Heavy Duty Shop Manager Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Oversees the Dover Maintenance Shop and includes supervising operations including profitability and budgetary responsibilities.
  • Establishing and maintaining a clean, safe work environment to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Reinforce daily safe work practices and the delivery of safety meetings and ensures that proper company rules, OSHA and MSHA rules are followed.
  • Perform inspections, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on company equipment.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | On call | Weekends as needed