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Fleet Shop Manager

General Accounts


Job Location:

Norcross, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80000 - 85000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (15 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the equipment and maintenance shop including mechanics shop personnel equipment maintenance preventive maintenance parts inventory inspections and repair coordination.

This position works closely with field Superintendents Mechanics and Operations to ensure company vehicles and heavy equipment are properly maintained repaired inspected and available to support construction operations. The Shop Manager is also responsible for maintaining accurate records monitoring shop productivity controlling parts inventory and ensuring equipment-related costs and damages are properly documented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the equipment and maintenance shop.

  • Supervise coordinate and provide direction to Mechanics Lowboy Drivers and shop personnel.

  • Review employee timecards daily for accuracy and proper job/equipment coding.

  • Monitor daily maintenance repair and inspection requests and prioritize work based on operational needs.

  • Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

  • Communicate with jobsite Superintendents and Mechanics regarding equipment needs repairs availability and scheduling.

  • Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for company vehicles and heavy equipment.

  • Ensure required inspections and maintenance are completed on schedule.

  • Maintain an adequate inventory of equipment parts filters fluids and other supplies required for routine maintenance and repairs.

  • Order filters parts and materials needed for preventive maintenance services.

  • Track parts usage and maintain organized and accurate inventory records.

  • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for parts repairs and outside services when necessary.

  • Monitor equipment condition and identify recurring maintenance or repair issues.

  • Document and report equipment damage so costs can be properly assigned to the appropriate project/job.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance repair inspection and equipment service records.

  • Help control shop expenses by monitoring labor parts repairs and outside service costs.

  • Ensure the shop yard tools equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean safe and organized condition.

  • Ensure mechanics and shop employees follow company safety procedures and established maintenance practices.

  • Support emergency equipment repairs and field service needs as required.

  • Coordinate equipment availability with Operations to support project schedules and minimize disruption to field crews.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support fleet equipment and company operations.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy equipment fleet diesel maintenance construction equipment or a related field preferred.

  • Previous supervisory or shop management experience strongly preferred.

  • Experience working with heavy civil construction equipment trucks trailers and diesel-powered equipment preferred.

  • Strong understanding of preventive maintenance programs equipment inspections and repair scheduling.

  • Knowledge of diesel engines hydraulic systems electrical systems and construction equipment maintenance preferred.

  • Experience managing parts and maintenance inventory.

  • Ability to prioritize multiple repair and maintenance requests in a fast-paced construction environment.

  • Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with Mechanics Drivers Superintendents Project Teams vendors and management.

  • Basic computer skills and ability to maintain electronic maintenance and equipment records.

  • Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required.

Preferred Experience

  • Heavy civil highway roadway or infrastructure construction experience.

  • Experience managing a fleet of heavy construction equipment and commercial vehicles.

  • Knowledge of DOT vehicle and equipment inspection requirements.

  • Experience with fleet/equipment management or maintenance tracking systems.

  • Familiarity with preventive maintenance scheduling and equipment cost tracking.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in shop yard and field environments.

  • Ability to walk stand bend climb and inspect vehicles and heavy equipment.

  • Ability to work around moving equipment diesel engines tools oils fluids and other typical shop conditions.

  • Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Ability to respond to operational or equipment needs outside normal business hours when necessary.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an active heavy-equipment shop and yard environment and may require visits to construction jobsites. The Shop Manager must be comfortable working around heavy equipment trucks trailers mechanics and active construction operations.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who can keep equipment moving mechanics productive maintenance organized and field operations supported.
Compensation: $80000.00 - $85000.00 per year

CMES Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran and without regard to any other characteristic protected by applicable law all in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. CMES Inc. complies with applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring placement classification promotion termination compensation benefits job training and other aspects of employment.




CMES Inc. was founded in February 1996 by professional civil engineers. The initial operations of CMES Inc. were conducted from their home in Lawrenceville Georgia. The founders were only employees for a time working diligently to obtain and complete projects within budget and on time as per contract specifications.

Today we are still young but also an aggressive company comprised of experienced professionals from the engineering design analysis construction and project management fields. We have grown to a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees and a fleet of more than 400 heavy construction equipment and vehicles. Our corporate office is located on a 67000 square foot facility which houses contracts estimating administrating accounting human resources and our fleet departments. CMES Inc. ranks among the Top 5 Heavy Highway Contractors based in turn the company has grown steadily over the years which is evidenced by revenues exceeding $100M.

Certifications from various entities in the Metro-Atlanta area are held by CMES Inc. and include DOT certifications MBE and EBO/ABE.



Required Experience:

Manager