Heavy Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Mobile Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Blytheville, AR

Full-Time | Field-Based

Position Overview

This position is based in Blytheville, AR, supporting a mobile equipment operation with a team of approximately 15 technicians. The site is under new leadership, and there is an active pipeline of mechanics being built out.

This is a hands-on supervisory role—ideal for someone who can lead from the front, support junior technicians, and step in on diagnostics and repairs when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of 7–8 technicians at a time (approx. 15 total on site)
• Provide hands-on leadership, assisting with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs as needed
• Mentor and develop junior mechanics—especially those requiring guidance in the field
• Coordinate daily workflow, job assignments, and prioritize maintenance tasks
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company standards
• Step in during breakdowns or incidents—all hands-on-deck environment
• Maintain basic reporting, organization, and communication using computer systems

Equipment & Environment

• Heavy earth moving equipment (CAT, Komatsu, etc.)
• Material handlers including Sennebogen (experience preferred, not required)
• Industrial / steel mill / heavy production environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of supervisory experienceExperience leading teams of 5+ direct reports
• Strong background in heavy equipment / earth moving machinery
• Experience with CAT equipment strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of diagnostics and repairs (must be able to step in when needed)
• Not a purely administrative supervisor—must be comfortable getting on the tools when required
• Basic computer and organizational skills
• Experience in fast-paced, high-demand environments

Tools & Requirements

• Must bring own tools (no tool allowance provided)
• Valid driver’s license required
• Company vehicle: Pickup truck provided

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Initial schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift (first few weeks)
• Transition into rotating demands based on workload:
• Nights / weekends as needed
• On-call responsibilities (including nights and weekends)
• 24/7 coverage mindset—response required for breakdowns/incidents



Compensation

• $85,000 – $95,000 annually (based on experience)