Field Equipment Manager; Operator

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

• Flexible scheduling (part-time options available for the right candidate)
• Flexible hours
• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Take-home company truck (full-time only)
• Indoor heated shop for equipment maintenance

North Shire Inc., a landscaping/construction company in Nashua NH, is seeking a skilled Field Equipment Manager (Operator) to oversee our equipment fleet. This full-time (or part-time) role involves operating, maintaining, and managing a diverse range of equipment, including loaders of varying sizes, mini excavators, Bobcats with various skid steer attachments, trucks (F-350s & F-550s), trailers, Finn bark blower and hydroseeder, lawn mowers/landscape maintenance equipment, bark mulch blowers, hydroseeding units, plows including Metal Pless, Snow Wolf, Snow-ex, etc.,

salt spreaders (Sno-Way), and brine equipment for snow plowing and ice management. The Field Equipment Manager will create and follow maintenance schedules, utilize technology such as Fleetio for equipment tracking and management, transport equipment to and from job sites or rental customers, determine whether repairs can be handled in-house or require professional service, delegate basic tasks such as lawn mower blade sharpening and oil changes, and work as a sub-contractor for tasks such as irrigation pipe pulling, digging sono tubes for decks, loader/skid steer work, excavation, bark blowing, and hydroseeding.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, highly organized, experienced in operating and maintaining equipment for landscaping and snow management operations, capable of serving as a snow plow operator using loaders, plows, salt spreaders, and brine equipment, and able to work with others to delegate tasks effectively.

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently for landscaping, snow plowing, ice management, brush cutting, mulch blowing, and hydroseeding tasks.
• Perform and track routine maintenance on all equipment, including oil changes, filter replacements, blade sharpening, snow plow component checks, salt spreader calibration, brine equipment maintenance, and mulch blower hose inspections.
• Create and follow maintenance schedules using technology such as Maintain
  
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• Work with team members to delegate basic tasks such as lawn mower blade sharpening and oil changes.
• Work as a sub-contractor for tasks including irrigation pipe pulling, digging sono tubes for decks, loader/skid steer work, excavation, bark blowing, and hydroseeding.
• Diagnose equipment issues and decide whether repairs can be completed in-house or require external professional services.
• Coordinate and execute drop-off and pick-up of equipment to job sites or rental customers.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, repair logs, and equipment usage within Maintain
  
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• Ensure equipment, including plows, salt spreaders, brine equipment, brush cutting attachments, Finn bark blower, and hydroseeder, is clean, fueled, and ready for operation.
• Manage trailer transport and ensure compliance with safety and DOT regulations (as needed for larger equipment moves).
• Collaborate with the team to prioritize equipment availability for landscaping, snow plowing, ice management, skid steer brush cutting, bark mulch blowing, and hydroseeding operations.
• Maintain a safe and organized storage area for equipment and tools, utilizing the indoor heated shop.

• High school diploma/GED required; technical training or certification in equipment maintenance preferred.
• Drivers License (CDL not required).
• Massachusetts Hydraulics License required (see addendum).
• Green Snow Pro Certification required (see addendum).
• Proven experience operating and maintaining equipment for landscape maintenance, excavation, commercial snow plowing, ice management, skid steer brush cutting, bark mulch blowing, and hydroseeding.
• Excavation and hardscape construction experience a plus.
• Ability to assist and/or fill in for…