Company Overview
Municipal Equipment, Inc. (MEI) was started in Louisville, KY in 1971 as a dealership serving the unique requirements of municipal street and sanitation departments throughout the state. Due to MEI’s dedication to selling only the highest quality products in the industry and providing exceptional customer service, the business has continuously grown over the years.
MEI is now one of the leading suppliers of refuse, recycling, and street sweeping equipment in the Midwest, serving government and private sector customers throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and starting in Ohio.
If you are a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and have great time management skills come join the Municipal Equipment team.
As the Service Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our service department, managing a team of technicians who work on a wide range of public works, municipal, and environmental equipment. You’ll ensure quality repair and maintenance, support professional development of your team, and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal departments. You will also be responsible for dispatching our mobile service trucks daily to ensure timely and efficient on-site service.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, train, and support a team of heavy equipment service technicians
- Schedule and coordinate repair and maintenance work for customer and internal jobs
- Dispatch mobile service trucks daily to customer locations
- Ensure high-quality, timely service that meets customer expectations
- Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Manage parts inventory and work closely with the parts department
- Maintain service records and track departmental metrics
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
- Previous service management or lead technician experience strongly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of hydraulic, electric over hydraulic, and air over hydraulic systems
- Understanding of electrical theory and ability to read wiring schematics
- Familiarity with pneumatic systems and heavy equipment repair
- High mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Fabrication, welding, and Class 7/8 chassis experience a plus
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and lead by example
Benefits
Starting salary is competitive and will be based on qualification and experience. Municipal Equipment offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K, 8 paid holidays, vacation time, and personal days, plus more benefits. For more information on Municipal Equipment Inc., please visit www.MunicipalEquipmentInc.com.
