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Position Details & Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a hands-on Heavy Equipment Manager to support day-to-day operations within their equipment division based in Southern Kentucky. This role works closely with senior leadership and plays a key part in managing maintenance activities, supporting technicians, and ensuring equipment and fleet operations run efficiently. There is clear room for advancement for the right candidate.

This position is ideal for an experienced equipment professional who enjoys balancing technical work with team leadership and operational coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Equipment Division Manager with daily operational and maintenance activities.
• Perform and oversee heavy equipment and diesel truck repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and diesel engine issues and support complex repairs.
• Schedule service work and coordinate shop and field maintenance activities.
• Lead and support a team of mechanics, setting priorities and ensuring quality work.
• Support parts and equipment purchasing, inventory coordination, and vendor interaction.
• Maintain accurate DOT, equipment, and maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in maintenance processes and equipment uptime.

For more information on this position or the full job description, please contact Amie Bowman at Herk & Associates:

AmieB@herkandassociates.com 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance or a related field.

• Strong troubleshooting ability with mechanical systems, hydraulics, and diesel engines.

• Prior experience leading or coordinating mechanics or maintenance teams preferred.

• CDL strongly preferred.

• Detail-oriented, task-focused, and dependable with a strong work ethic.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel; comfortable using maintenance systems.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.