How to hire an equipment maintenance supervisor

How to hire an equipment maintenance supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step equipment maintenance supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an equipment maintenance supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new equipment maintenance supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your equipment maintenance supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an equipment maintenance supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An equipment maintenance supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, equipment maintenance supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of equipment maintenance supervisors.

   Type of Equipment Maintenance Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Equipment Maintenance Supervisor		$18-34
   Section Chief	A section chief's job varies with the type of organization. In most cases, a section chief is the head of a given section in an organization that is tasked with performing certain duties... Show more	$17-78
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Preventive Maintenance
   • Safety Procedures
   • Logistics
   • CMMS
   • Equipment Repair
   • PMS
   • Maintenance Management
   • OSHA
   • Equipment Performance
   • Loaders
   • PLC
   • Production Equipment
   • HVAC

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage maintenance of the facility; all services from plumbing, electrical, HVAC; making repairs in house when feasible.
   • Implement and now managing a computer base preventative maintenance and unplan maintenance standardize process utilizing Directline/Megamation - CMMS.
   • Coordinate OSHA training for HAZCOM and LOTO as an integral part of employee orientation and ongoing training.
   • Coordinate logistics ensuring parts, personnel and supplies marry together ensuring repairs are completed quickly minimizing impact to ship schedules.
   • Assure refinery compliance with all PSM, asset/equipment integrity, and environmental procedures/processes.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your equipment maintenance supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An equipment maintenance supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, equipment maintenance supervisors' average salary in kentucky is 47% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level equipment maintenance supervisors 47% less than senior-level equipment maintenance supervisors.
   • Certifications. An equipment maintenance supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an equipment maintenance supervisor's salary.

   Average equipment maintenance supervisor salary

   $53,191yearly

   $25.57 hourly rate

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   Entry-level equipment maintenance supervisor salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing an equipment maintenance supervisor job description

   An equipment maintenance supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an equipment maintenance supervisor job description:

   Equipment maintenance supervisor job description example

   As an experienced Maintenance Supervisor, you take pride in ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations. You will be part of a team working on a long-term maintenance project with competitive wages, benefits, and advancement opportunities!
   Become a member of the Ledcor Team in Fort McMurray today!
   
   Essential Responsibilities:
   Supervision of the maintenance team including mechanics and lube technicians Be a leader of both safety and production for the team by ensuring compliance with all company, client, and legislated safety policies and procedures Ability to problem solve and overcome challenges Intermediate computer skills are an asset (i.e. MS Suite)
   
   Qualifications:
   Journeyman Mechanic certification is an asset Knowledge of parts and servicing of Caterpillar, John Deere & Komatsu equipment types Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 driver's license and a clean driver's abstract, preference for Class 3 drivers Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing Must be fully vaccinated and provide valid COVID-19 vaccination record (unless you have a legitimate recognized medical or religious reason for not getting vaccinated) Additional safety training such as LSE is highly desirable
   
   Work Conditions:
   Shift based role, working 14 on 14 off rotation, working 12 hours per day Mainly field based but some office duties will be required Work will be primarily outdoors in various weather conditions Camp accommodation is provided Benefits provided by CLAC, including extended health plan and RSPs
   
   Additional Information:
   Company Description
   Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We're experts in public and private infrastructure construction and maintenance. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, national highways, bridges, roads, waterways, dams, airports, underground utilities, independent power projects and site reclamation.
   
   But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
   
   Employment Equity
   At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
   Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
   
   View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right equipment maintenance supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your equipment maintenance supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit equipment maintenance supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit equipment maintenance supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new equipment maintenance supervisor

   Once you've found the equipment maintenance supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new equipment maintenance supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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