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Job ID: 527025

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services.

Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work.

We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Equipment Manager
Lead Operations.

Develop Teams.

Drive Fleet Performance.

The Equipment Manager is a key operational leader responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of our equipment maintenance operations.

In this role, you will oversee shop operations, lead maintenance teams across multiple locations, and drive initiatives that maximize fleet availability, reliability, and productivity.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who is passionate about safety, team development, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional service to our operations partners.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on equipment performance, operating costs, and overall business success.
What You'll Do
Safety & Leadership


* Champion a proactive, employee-driven safety culture and ensure compliance with all company, OSHA, and/or MSHA requirements.


* Lead, coach, and develop shop foremen, lead technicians, and maintenance personnel to achieve operational excellence.


* Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative work environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.


* Conduct performance discussions, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development and growth opportunities.

Maintenance & Operational Excellence


* Oversee all shop operations and maintenance activities to ensure timely, high-quality repairs and preventive maintenance.


* Establish and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program that improves fleet reliability and equipment uptime.


* Drive a sense of urgency around repairs and service delivery to support production goals and customer satisfaction.


* Monitor shop productivity and technician performance through activity reviews, performance metrics, and visual management tools.


* Ensure accurate review and approval of technician labor hours and maintenance documentation.

Fleet & Vendor Management


* Evaluate repair strategies and determine the most efficient use of internal and external resources.


* Manage vendor relationships and outsourced repair programs to ensure quality workmanship and cost-effective solutions.


* Support sourcing initiatives by maximizing participation in nati...