A demolition equipment manager keeps the company's breakers, shears, saws, skid steers, dumpsters and safety gear ready and where the crews need them. They run the yard and the checkout system, book repairs and deliveries, and make sure respirators and protective clothing are clean, stocked and right for each job.
By the HireBus team · Updated · Pay data: BLS, May 2025
Median pay, other specialty trade contractors · BLS, May 2025
Annual pay: 10th percentile $54,100, middle half $65,940 to $103,990, 90th percentile $126,830. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Reports to
Operations Manager
Department
Operations
Schedule
Weekdays 8 to 5, some on call · Early truck loads before crews roll out, longer days when several big jobs start at once, and calls when a machine fails
Also called
Equipment and yard manager · Demolition yard manager · Tool and equipment manager · Shop manager
Responsible for overseeing the inventory, maintenance, and distribution of specialized demolition equipment and protective gear. Plays a key role in ensuring safety standards while supporting efficient project execution in the demolition division. Acts as the central point for equipment organization, repairs, and delivery coordination within a fast-paced operational environment.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the inventory of specialized demolition tools and protective gear.
Organize, track, and coordinate deliveries and pickups of demolition equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols for equipment usage and storage.
Collaborate with demolition and operations teams to anticipate equipment needs for projects.
3. Key Tasks / Daily Activities
Inspect equipment and protective gear for readiness and safety compliance.
Coordinate daily equipment checkouts and returns with on-site teams.
Communicate with suppliers and delivery personnel to schedule timely equipment dispatch.
Update inventory records and prepare reports on equipment usage and maintenance.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Equipment availability rate: > 98%.
Inventory accuracy: 99% match between records and physical count.
Delivery timeliness: 95% of scheduled deliveries on time.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in logistics, operations, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse management or equipment coordination.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in inventory management systems and basic maintenance procedures.
6. Preferred Experience
Experience in the demolition or construction industry.
Familiarity with specialized demolition tools and safety protocols.
Background in managing logistic operations in a service-based industry.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
7. Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
Frequent standing, walking, and occasional climbing in warehouse settings.
Exposure to variable weather conditions during outdoor equipment deliveries.
Maneuvering in confined warehouse spaces.
8. Work Environment and Schedule
Typical work hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Occasional overtime during project peaks and high-demand periods.
Minimal travel required between warehouse, suppliers, and project sites.
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment with occasional on-call responsibilities.
9. Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience.
Potential for performance-based bonuses.
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans provided.
401(k) with company match and additional fringe benefits available.
10. Company Culture and Overview
Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.
We believe in empowering our employees to grow and reach their full potential in a collaborative environment.
We offer ongoing professional development and a supportive workplace that values innovation and team success.
Join us to become a part of a dynamic organization that is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.
11. How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and want to be part of a growth-oriented company focused on customer satisfaction, please send your resume to [INSERT EMAIL HERE] or apply online at [INSERT WEBSITE LINK HERE].
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What makes a demolition equipment manager different
A demolition yard looks after more than machines. Attachments wear out fast, debris boxes move every day, and the crews' protective gear has to be ready for asbestos, lead and dust.
Respirators are part of the inventory
OSHA requires respirators to be stored away from damage, dust, sunlight, extreme heat or cold, moisture and chemicals, packed so the facepiece and valve keep their shape. Ones in daily use get inspected before each use and when cleaned, and emergency ones at least monthly. Tight-fitting masks are fit tested at least once a year and again for a new make, model or size, so stock what crews were tested on. Source: OSHA: Respiratory protection (29 CFR 1910.134).
Lead-dirty clothing stays on the job
On jobs where OSHA's lead rule calls for change areas, workers take off protective clothing there at the end of the shift and put it in closed containers labeled as lead-contaminated. No one may blow or shake the dust off. Protective gear and street clothes get separate storage. The manager sends the containers, labels and change area supplies out with the job's gear. Source: OSHA: Lead in construction (29 CFR 1926.62).
Machines indoors need strong floors and curbs
OSHA allows mechanical equipment only on floors and surfaces strong enough to carry the load, and floor openings need curbs or stop-logs so a machine can't roll over the edge. That matters when a skid steer or remote-controlled demolition machine works inside a building. The manager gives the lead each machine's operating weight with its attachment and keeps stop-logs ready to send. Source: OSHA: Removal of walls, floors and material with equipment (29 CFR 1926.856).
Heavy trucks may need a CDL
Federal rules put a single truck whose weight rating is 26,001 pounds or higher in the heavy straight truck group, which takes a commercial driver's license. A truck pulling a trailer falls in the combination group when the pair carries that rating and the trailer by itself is rated over 10,000 pounds. Check each roll-off truck and machine trailer against those lines, and match drivers by license class before assigning a delivery. Source: eCFR: Commercial motor vehicle groups (49 CFR 383.91).
Attachments wear faster than machines
Hydraulic breakers, shears, pulverizers and grapples take a beating on concrete and steel. Track hours on each one, keep spare chisels, bushings and blades on hand, and grease breakers on the maker's schedule. If the company crushes concrete on site, the crusher, screens and conveyors join the service plan too.
How much demolition equipment managers make
The closest BLS group for demolition equipment managers is First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers. First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers who work for other specialty trade contractors earned a median of $38.07 an hour ($79,180 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s about the same as the $79,860 median for First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in all industries. About 2,520 of the 617,500 First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers in that survey work for other specialty trade contractors.
Salaried, with a possible bonus tied to availability, inventory accuracy and on-time deliveries. BLS has no code for a demolition yard manager, so the pay here is for supervisors of mechanics and repairers. The template's own range sits lower, which fits a manager who books outside repairs rather than running a shop.
Other specialty trade contractors
$79,180$79,180 median Middle half $65,940–$103,990 10th–90th $54,100–$126,830
All industries
$79,860$79,860 median Middle half $62,690–$101,360 10th–90th $49,600–$126,790
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k
10th–90th percentileMiddle halfMedianAnnual pay, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Annual pay by percentile
Group
10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
Other specialty trade contractors
$54,100
$65,940
$79,180
$103,990
$126,830
All industries
$49,600
$62,690
$79,860
$101,360
$126,790
BLS doesn’t publish pay for demolition contractors on their own. These figures cover other specialty trade contractors, which include them. Post a real range for your market in the ad.
The pay line in the template above is an example from our Role Blueprint. Set yours from these figures and what local companies pay.
Skills to hire for, and what you can teach
Hire for these
Three years running a tool room, rental yard or equipment shop
Knows hydraulic attachments well enough to spot wear before a failure
Keeps a checkout system the crews actually use
Plans deliveries and pickups around job starts and dumpster swaps
Treats protective gear with the same care as machines
Teach these on the job
Your respirator program and fit test records
Your inventory and fleet software
Roll-off and dumpster tracking by job
Your vendors for parts, rentals and repairs
Handling gear from lead and asbestos jobs
Inventory or fleet software with barcode or QR tags, the makers' telematics portals, a roll-off tracking board and a service truck run the job. In the posting, name the attachment types you own and say whether the manager drives a truck, since that decides the license they need.
Demolition equipment manager interview questions
Two of the 6 questions we'd ask, and what a strong answer sounds like. Ask every candidate the same questions, and rate each answer on your own before you compare notes.
Situational · Respirator care
Respirators come back from a job dirty, and some have damaged straps. What do you do?
A strong answer: Tags out the damaged ones, has them cleaned and stored the way the maker says, replaces parts, and trains crews on care.
Behavioral · Fixing failure patterns
Tell me about a time a breaker, skid steer or other machine kept breaking down. How did you fix the pattern?
A strong answer: Tracked failures, found the cause, such as missed greasing or operator misuse, changed maintenance or training, and shows downtime dropped.
Count three months of tool checkouts, late deliveries and gear problems before you hold anyone to the template's targets.
Equipment availability rate
Crew requests for a machine, attachment or tool filled on the day asked, from the checkout log, with planned service kept out of the count.
Inventory accuracy
Monthly count of attachments, saws, respirators, cartridges and suits against the system, with missing items valued and traced to the last job that had them.
Delivery timeliness
Machine, dumpster and gear deliveries that arrived by the time the lead asked for, logged by the driver and confirmed by the crew.
Safety incident reduction
Injuries, near misses and damage tied to equipment condition or gear, such as a burst hose or an expired cartridge, counted each month against machine hours.
OSHA requires a written respirator program, run by an administrator qualified by training or experience, whenever respirators are needed. The equipment manager often keeps the masks, cartridges and records, while a safety lead or an outside provider handles medical evaluations and fit tests. Decide who owns each piece and write it into the program.
How much does a demolition equipment manager make?
First-Line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers who work for other specialty trade contractors earned a median of $38.07 an hour ($79,180 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $65,940 and $103,990 a year. Pay also depends on your local market, experience and overtime.
What should crews bring back at the end of a job?
Every machine, attachment, saw, cord and fuel can on the job sheet, plus used cartridges and suits bagged for disposal. Have the lead sign the return list. Tools left at a site that's about to come down are usually gone for good, and nobody remembers who had them last.
Should we rent or own demolition attachments?
Own the breakers, grapples and buckets your crews use every week. Rent the specialty tools, like large shears or a remote-controlled machine for one tall job, until the numbers show owning would pay. The manager tracks rental days and calls in returns, since late returns add days to the bill.
What background makes a good demolition equipment manager?
People come from rental yards, equipment dealers, construction tool rooms or the field. A former tech knows what crews need at 6 a.m., and a rental yard manager knows tracking and service. Either works if they keep good records and say no to a crew that wants gear without signing for it.
Does a demolition equipment manager need a degree?
The template lists a bachelor's degree or equal experience. For a demolition yard, years spent running a shop, a tool room or a rental counter count as that experience. A degree matters more if the job will also write purchasing contracts or manage a large equipment budget.
