Assistant Shop Manager

 

 

Job ID:  530523

Century Concrete, Inc., a CRH company, has operated since 1982. By building solid partnerships with our communities, customers, and employees, we have nurtured solid growth. With safety first, our priority is to attract, develop and retain talented employees through a culture of high performance, career building opportunities based on mutual commitment and a balanced, high quality of life. 

 

Support Shop Operations. Keep Our Fleet Moving.

 

Help keep our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for the job. As Assistant Shop Manager, you’ll partner with the Shop Manager and Shop Foreman to coordinate maintenance and repairs, support efficient shop processes, and help maximize equipment uptime. This role combines equipment knowledge, organization, and problem-solving with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

 

This position has direct reports. You’ll support daily shop operations through coordination and collaboration with shop employee supervision or personnel management.

 

What We Offer

• Competitive pay recognizing your experience and expertise
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off
• A supportive environment focused on well-being and professional growth

 

Key Responsibilities

• Promote an employee-driven safety culture and follow established safety procedures across shop and fleet operations.
• Partner with the Shop Manager, shop foremen, and technicians to coordinate maintenance and repairs, communicate priorities, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Assist with reviewing technician time entries for accuracy and flag discrepancies to the Shop Manager for review and approval.
• Help identify technician training needs and coordinate training opportunities with the Shop Manager.
• Gather estimates, coordinate scheduling, and monitor the progress of outsourced repairs, considering cost, shop capacity, and repair requirements. Refer approval decisions to the Shop Manager.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) to create, update, and track work orders, repair progress, and equipment maintenance records.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and annual inspection schedules, helping maintain accurate records and timely completion.
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and DOT regulations.
• Use national and local sourcing programs to support parts availability and purchasing value.
• Prepare purchase requests and supporting documentation through Proactis, routing purchases for appropriate approval.
• Support the tire program in accordance with National OMG guidelines and divisional recommendations.
• Communicate equipment status, repair timelines, and availability to business lines and operations.
• Provide maintenance information and equipment history to support fleet forecasting and right-sizing decisions.
• Help address delays, parts needs, and other operational issues with a sense of urgency
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Experience in construction, class 8 truck repair, manufacturing is a plus.
• Familiarity with maintenance costs, repair estimates, or shop budgeting is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required. A CDL is a plus.
• Management and or Leadership experience is a plus.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
• Follow all safety requirements and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment, such as face shields, safety shoes, and coveralls.
• Willingness to travel and work nights or weekends as business needs require.
• Work collaboratively and assist teammates to support shared operational goals.
• Maintain a current driver’s license meeting applicable state requirements.
• Adhere to applicable OSHA regulations.

 

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to coordinate work and support shared priorities without direct supervisory authority.
• Sound judgment, high ethical standards, and commitment to company goals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency and accuracy.
• Proficiency with digital tools for research, documentation, and evaluation.
• Adaptability and willingness to support process improvements.
• Understanding of procurement practices and their impact on shop costs and equipment availability.

 

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

Help Keep Our Fleet Ready

Bring your equipment knowledge, attention to detail, and team-first approach to our operations. Apply today to help support safe, efficient repairs and dependable fleet performance.

 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 

Century Concrete Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

EOE/Vet/Disability

 

 

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