MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR- DIESEL & HEAVY EQUIPMENT

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Supervisor leads all maintenance activities to ensure equipment, vehicles, heavy equipment, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. This role oversees preventive maintenance, repairs, and team coordination, with a strong focus on diesel-powered and heavy equipment maintenance and repair. The position requires both leadership and hands-on technical expertise to support equipment reliability, troubleshoot complex issues, and maintain efficient day-to-day operations.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you're part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you're in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for maintaining documentation and scheduling of all preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Assigns employees to jobs, instructs them in the proper performance of work, and familiarizes them with company rules and regulations
• Plans and schedules the work of the maintenance department to make maximum utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials
• Well-versed and certified in established Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.
• Well-versed and certified in established Confined Space Procedures
• Arrange for proper maintenance of machines, equipment, and facilities under his responsibility
• Inventory of replacement parts
• Inspect and support maintenance of plant safety systems, including fire protection and alarm systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and document repairs, parts used, and work performed.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to increase reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Maintain tools, parts, and the maintenance shop in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and applicable electrical and equipment safety requirements.
• Work closely with Production and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational goals.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance leader with strong diesel mechanic and heavy equipment experience, along with a broad understanding of industrial maintenance and facility operations. They are highly organized, safety-focused, and capable of balancing team leadership with day-to-day troubleshooting and repairs.

They are self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented, communicate effectively with Production, and take a proactive approach to preventive maintenance, diesel and heavy equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Associate degree or equivalent education or training in a related field, or 3+ years of experience in a maintenance supervisory role.
• 2+ years of diesel mechanic experience working on cranes, forklifts, excavators, large trucks, or similar vehicles/equipment.
• Must have experience using CMMS systems to document, track, and report activities.
• Computer skills, as several diagnostic procedures and precision repairs may be carried out with computers.
• Experience in planning maintenance operations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment and machinery.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, and drive systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, troubleshooting methods, and industrial maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and troubleshooting diagrams.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout.
• Experience maintaining equipment in precast concrete, heavy manufacturing, construction materials, aggregate, ready-mix, steel fabrication, or similar industrial environments (preferred).

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.