Paving Equipment Manager

Full-Time | Field-Based Role

About the Role

The Paving Equipment Manager is the key equipment leader in the field, responsible for driving operator accountability, improving equipment uptime, and lowering maintenance costs. This role serves as the link between field paving crews and the Equipment Division—promoting a strong culture of equipment ownership, optimizing maintenance planning, and leading continuous improvement efforts across all paving operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strengthen Operator Care & Accountability

• Oversee and audit daily equipment upkeep across paving crews.

• Promote a culture of equipment ownership by enforcing Operator Care Standards.

• Train superintendents and foremen on equipment care expectations and accountability practices.

• Serve as the primary liaison between paving crews and the Equipment Division, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up on field conditions and needs.

2. Improve Equipment Uptime Through Data & Analytics

• Develop, track, and analyze key equipment metrics such as downtime, utilization, emergency work orders, inspection rates, repair costs, wear-item history, ANA, and more.

• Identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities using equipment inspection and performance data.

• Prepare and present regular reports outlining findings, corrective actions, and measurable improvements.

3. Partner With the Equipment Division to Optimize Fleet Performance

• Collaborate with the Equipment Superintendent to implement comprehensive maintenance plans.

• Maintain “super-user” level proficiency with all equipment maintenance software platforms.

• Lead wear-item tracking, measurement, and forecasting for major paving equipment.

• Develop and manage detailed Job Plans for repeat major repairs to boost mechanic efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience working with heavy equipment, paving operations, or equipment fleet management required.

• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance, repair processes, and operator best practices.

• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and drive corrective action.

• Skilled communicator capable of training crews and influencing field accountability.

• Strong organization, follow-up, and planning abilities.

• Proficiency with equipment software platforms or ability to quickly learn them.