Fleet Operations Superintendent at The Kiely Family of Companies – Long Branch, New Jersey

Position Title: Fleet Operations Superintendent
Job Code: 2026-PROSTF-7
Location: Long Branch, NJ
Company: Kiely Civil Management Co.
Description:

Over the past six decades, we’ve built the Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers.

The Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company’s unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts.

ENR 500 and 600 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing, and maintenance.

Kiely serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely’s core values.

POSITION SUMMARY

Leads multi-state union mechanic and parts teams. Acts as the primary bridge between field project demands and shop capacity. Manages daily maintenance, road mechanics, and technical repair quality. Responsible for transforming repairs scheduling into a streamlined production line by monitoring equipment assignments, shop workflow optimization, and physical asset management.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Supervise multi-state union mechanic and parts teams
• Develop and execute weekly shop schedules to ensure mechanical throughput aligns with field project timelines
• Maintain real-time, prioritized inventory of all equipment.
• Organize shop floors, reducing "travel time" for mechanics and ensuring bay space is utilized at 100% capacity
• Coordinate rapid-response mobile mechanics for on-site pipeline failures to mitigate project standby costs
• Review and develop organizational project plans for equipment throughout the yards, ensure organization and cleanliness in all work areas for efficiency and safety of staff
• Identify and monitor outside vendor repairs for completion
• Ensure all work assignments, overtime distribution, and team concerns are managed in accordance with specific local union contracts.
• Set clear "wrench-time" expectations and quality benchmarks. Conduct regular performance evaluations and manage disciplinary actions when necessary
• Enforce a "zero-compromise" safety culture. Lead daily toolbox talks and ensure all mechanics utilize proper PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate specialized training for complex assets like horizontal directional drills (HDD) or tier-4 engine diagnostics
• Conduct regular "boots-on-the-ground" assessments of high-priority assets (Side-booms, Dozers, Excavators) to verify repair quality and long-term viability
• Provide data-driven input to the Director regarding which assets are beyond economical repair and should be slated for disposition/replacement
• Audit completed work orders to ensure mechanics are meeting departmental efficiency deadlines
• Oversee the Parts Manager and Inventory Coordinator to ensure critical "wear parts" (teeth, tracks, filters) are stocked ahead of peak season demands
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
  

Competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Multitasking and prioritization of duties
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Must be flexible with work hours
• Must have experience with Fleet Maintenance / Service Management Software Systems
• Strong management experience and the ability to supervise and manage others
• Must be a highly motivated individual with strong organization and communication skills
  

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of Fleet Parts Manager, Inventory Coordinator, and multi-state mechanic team.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, or equivalent required
• 8-10 years of heavy-construction experience
• Mechanical background required. Knowledge and expertise in hydraulic systems, undercarriage wear, and diesel engine diagnostics
• Advanced hydraulic, or diesel certifications preferred

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration. Maybe exposed to hazardous tools and equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time weekday position 6AM – 4PM (schedule may vary depending on construction project work). Flexibility to be available during off hours for emergency issues.

Travel

Primary office work location in Long Branch, New Jersey. Travel for multi-state teams for operational business purposes, as needed.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Compensation:

Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance.

Full-time: $125,000-$155,000 a year, based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.