Equipment Manager

Job Summary

The Equipment Manager is responsible for the oversight of all on-and-off-road mobile equipment owned, leased and rented by the company in the region.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Salary $112,000 to $130,000 DOE 

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the repairs and maintenance of equipment to eliminate failures and minimize downtime; this includes both in-house and outsourced maintenance
• Aids multiple operations; gives directions to managers with mobile equipment foreman and mechanics
• Monitors and tracks equipment usage; ensures effective preventive maintenance programs including tires and wear parts
• Holds dealerships and rental yards accountable for uptime of equipment; prepares capital budget requests and work/purchase orders for major maintenance and new equipment purchases
• Helps forecast future equipment needs and expenditures
• Ensures that all company safety and environmental policies are met
• Coordinates updating DMV registration and proper insurance coverage
• Acts as a technical advisor on equipment issues with management and fellow workers; works with corporate equipment department to ensure useful and accurate reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience in equipment management pertaining to large mobile mining equipment as well as on-road commercial vehicles
• In depth knowledge pertaining to heavy equipment: hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, cutting, machining and electrical
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer programs
• Knowledge of DOT, PERP and CARB regulations
• Experience with both on-and-off-road Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) systems
• Existing relationships with CAT, Komatsu, and John Deere is preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.