Assistant Asset Manager

ASSISTANT ASSET MANAGER – JOB

DESCRIPTION
Employment type: Full time and permanent
Gender: Male
Working hours/days: 9:00 – 6:00 PM / Monday – Saturday
Occasional travel for asset inspections: Different water supply sites within
Karnataka state on company’s expense borne for business related travel, food &
accommodation
Educational qualification: Bachelors of Engineering or Diploma – Mechanical
Work experience: 2 years

Job Description – Roles and Responsibilities

The Assistant Asset Manager – Heavy Machinery & Operators is responsible for
overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and deployment of heavy machinery
and the teams of operators who run them. This role ensures that all equipment is
utilized efficiently, maintained to optimal standards, and operated safely, while
complying with all regulatory and organizational guidelines.
 Oversee the complete fleet of heavy vehicles, ensuring their availability and
reliability across project locations.
 Monitor daily usage, performance metrics, and location data for all vehicles
using appropriate tracking systems.
 Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules, service routines,
and inspection plans to minimize breakdowns.
 Maintain updated records of vehicle fitness, insurance, permits, and
regulatory renewals.
 Track and optimize fuel consumption, mileage, and service intervals to
enhance operational efficiency.
 Liaise with vehicle operators, in-house mechanics, and third-party service
providers for repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
 Ensure vehicles are timely dispatched and available as per project demands
to avoid downtime.
 Maintain a comprehensive asset register including serial numbers, purchase
details, and depreciation information.

 Conduct regular inspections to ensure all vehicles comply with condition of the
vehicle, safety standards and legal regulations.
 Prepare and present periodic reports detailing vehicle performance,
maintenance costs, and operational issues.
 Identify underperforming or obsolete vehicles and recommend replacement,
disposal, or upgrades.
 Address and resolve operator concerns in coordination with HR and
management.
 Provide recommendations for operator transfers, disciplinary actions, or
terminations based on performance and project needs.
 Coordinate with the project manager, operations manager, and HR for hiring
or reallocating operators.
 Prioritize and emphasize preventive maintenance practices to reduce
downtime and long-term costs.
 Review and verify repair bills, approving payments only after thorough
validation.
 Assist the purchase department in identifying qualified vendors and
comparing repair costs for best value procurement.
 Sourcing JCB, Crane, Ajax Operator & Tipper Drivers as per the requirement.
Note: Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove responsibilities as
deemed necessary in the interest of organizational efficiency.