Field Fleet Services Manager- Site Civil

Job Overview:

Fleet Field Services Manager – Site Civil

Position Summary

The Fleet Field Services Manager – Site Civil leads field fleet service for Energy segment site civil work, including earthmoving, site prep, grading, roads, pads and drainage. The role manages the field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel who keep production earthmoving equipment and rolling stock running on site.

Fleet's customer is operations. This manager keeps dirt moving: equipment ready when crews need it, safely, with every dollar spent like it's our own.

Detail

 

Company

Primoris Services Corporation

Segment

Energy – Site Civil

Department

Fleet Services

Reports to

Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy

Direct reports

Field mechanics, service writers, parts personnel (Site Civil)

Travel

80%

FLSA status

Exempt

Location

Field-based; travel to project sites nationwide

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Field service on civil sites

• Manage day-to-day field fleet service on site civil projects from mobilization through demob.
• Plan mechanic coverage, service and lube trucks, fueling and parts based on each project's equipment spread and schedule.
• Lead repairs on earthmoving equipment: dozers, excavators, scrapers, motor graders, articulated and rigid haul trucks, wheel loaders, compactors and rollers, soil stabilizers, skid steers and water trucks.
• Oversee rolling stock repair: pickups, mechanic and service trucks, fuel and lube trucks, dump trucks, tractors and lowboys.
• Support GPS machine control systems with operations and survey (installation, calibration and troubleshooting coordination).
• Manage undercarriage, ground engaging tools (GET) and tire programs to control wear cost.
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and make repair-in-place, swap-out or rental calls to protect production.
• Make sure preventive maintenance and fluid sampling are completed on schedule in the field, using PM stats from the Sr Service Manager, PM Compliance.

Service writing and parts

• Make sure service writers open, update and close work orders accurately with labor, parts and meter hours.
• Make sure parts personnel stock the right site inventory and order parts through the Gearflow process, working with the Segment Parts Coordinator.
• Track field repair costs, vendor and dealer work, rental returns and warranty claims.

Operations partnership

• Work daily with site superintendents, earthwork foremen and project managers on equipment needs.
• Attend project kickoffs and weekly meetings to plan fleet support ahead of the work.
• Communicate equipment status, downtime and repair timelines clearly to operations.

Safety, compliance and people

• Enforce Primoris safety rules, PPE, lockout/tagout and safe work practices on site.
• Make sure equipment and rolling stock meet DOT, OSHA, MSHA (where applicable), EPA and customer requirements, including SWPPP and spill prevention.
• Hire, train, coach and evaluate field fleet personnel.
• Report KPIs and status to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position reports to the Sr Fleet Field Services Manager – Energy.

• Direct reports: field mechanics, service writers and parts personnel assigned to Site Civil field services.
• Supervises crews across multiple project sites at the same time.
• Has authority to hire, train, discipline and recommend termination, consistent with Primoris HR policy.

Qualifications

Education and certifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in diesel or heavy equipment technology preferred.
• ASE, OEM (CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, etc.) or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• OSHA 30 preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Experience

• 7+ years of heavy equipment repair experience, with a focus on production earthmoving equipment.
• Rolling stock repair experience (light- and heavy-duty trucks, trailers).
• Experience supporting heavy civil, site prep or mass earthwork construction preferred.
• 3+ years supervising mechanics, service writers or parts personnel.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, undercarriage, electrical and Tier 4 emissions systems.
• Working knowledge of GPS machine control, undercarriage, GET and tire management.
• Ability to multitask and manage several sites, crews and priorities at once.
• Fast, sound decision-making under production pressure.
• Comfortable with work order systems, telematics, Microsoft Office and mobile tools.
• Clear communicator with operations and field crews.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Physical Demands, Travel and Work Environment

• Travel: 80%, including overnight and extended stays at remote project sites; travel by vehicle and air.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk uneven ground, climb onto equipment, kneel and crawl for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, mud and dust.
• Exposure to heavy moving equipment, noise and fumes; required PPE must be worn at all times.
• Long days and extended schedules typical of earthwork construction; available for after-hours breakdowns.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check and DOT physical (if applicable), and comply with Primoris and customer safety and drug & alcohol policies.

Success Measures

Success looks like equipment that's ready when crews need it, at a cost we'd pay if it were our own money.

Measure

What it tracks

Safety

Recordable and lost-time incidents for Site Civil field fleet personnel

Equipment availability

% of site equipment ready to work when scheduled

Breakdown response time

Hours from call to mechanic on site

PM completion

% of field PMs and fluid samples completed on schedule

Wear cost

Undercarriage, GET and tire cost per machine hour vs. budget

Repair cost

Field repair cost per machine hour vs. budget

Operations satisfaction

Feedback from site and project leadership

Targets to be set with the Sr Fleet Field Service

Company Overview:

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.

• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

• Pet coverage for your furry friends.

• Legal assistance coverage.

• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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