Equipment Superintendent at Granite Construction Company in The Woodlands, Texas

Job Description:

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...



Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!



General Summary



This position is responsible for the maintenance and management of equipment for an assigned facility including supervising the activities of all employees engaged in repairing and maintaining equipment to ensure company assets are preserved and work schedules are met.



Essential Job Accountabilities

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of all equipment for the assigned facility in accordance with Granite's Corporate Equipment Standards.
  
  


• Manage and schedule the maintenance of all equipment for assigned facility to ensure all equipment is up and running in a timely manner and no work is delayed; maintain equipment files including inventory, repair, maintenance, oil sampling, and servicing to ensure the preservation of company investments.
  
  


• Manage all shop and field mechanics including hiring, firing and development to ensure a productive and efficient department.
  
  


• Monitor the condition of equipment including removing equipment from use due to mechanical or safety problems to ensure a safe working environment.
  
  


• Maintain communications with local equipment dealers and appropriate vendors.
  
  


• Inspect damaged equipment in the shop or field as required to determine normal wear and tear, damage or abuse and report results to the Equipment Manager to ensure proper use and upkeep of equipment.
  
  


• Review and analyze requests for purchases, repairs or replacement of tools and parts and make recommendations to the Equipment Manager to ensure equipment is kept up-to-date and budgets are met.
  
  


• Compare costs and best value of equipment repair including contracting outside vendors, using in-house labor or equipment replacements to ensure the most cost effective choices are made.
  
  


• Oversee transportation of all equipment and obtain, as necessary, all moving permits, licenses, titles, and safety checks, as required by corporate policy, state and/or federal regulations, or client requirements to ensure compliance.
  
  


• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives including holding weekly safety meeting with staff to ensure a safe work environment.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma required
  
  


• Some college preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in the management of construction equipment maintenance and staff, preferably heavy equipment and commercial trucks.
  
  

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong supervisory skills and leadership ability.
  
  


• Practical knowledge of the function, operation and maintenance of construction equipment and/or education & experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
  
  


• General knowledge of construction practices (excavating, grading, paving, etc.)
  
  


• Expert computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet and scheduling software and familiarity with accounting/financial software.
  
  


• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills.
  
  

Physical Demands



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.



Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  
  


• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct on a daily basis
  
  


• Valid driver's license and ability to drive
  
  


• Team player
  
  

Our Benefits at a Glance:



Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.


Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.


Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.



Base Salary Range:

$104,744.00 - $157,115.00
Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.



Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Apply Now