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Southland’s Equipment Team — The Powerhouse Behind Progress

Southland’s Equipment Team — The Powerhouse Behind Progress 800 374 Southland Holdings

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Southland’s Equipment Team — The Powerhouse Behind Progress

Behind every monumental construction project is an unstoppable force: Southland’s Equipment Team. They are the innovators, problem-solvers, and technical experts who transform raw power into precision. More than operators, they are the driving force that transforms vision into reality.


THE BACKBONE OF OUR SUCCESS

It’s easy to admire the colossal bridges, highways, and tunnels shaping our world, but behind these engineering marvels stands a team ensuring the machinery powering these achievements operates at peak performance.

The Equipment Team at Southland isn’t just a support function — they are the engine of success.

Their expertise spans the most complex machinery in the industry. Whether operating tunnel boring machines, maneuvering high-capacity cranes, or maintaining precision paving equipment, these professionals don’t just use machines — they elevate them.


A CAREER OF LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES

A career with Southland’s Equipment Team is more than a job — it’s an adventure. Team members gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, including:

  • Tunneling – Operating powerful tunnel boring machines and support equipment.

  • Crane Operations – Mastering heavy lifting with precision and safety.

  • Pile Driving & Marine Work – Supporting bridge and foundation projects with specialized equipment.

Starting as a mechanic or helper is just the beginning. Southland empowers employees to explore, grow, and rise to leadership.


RISING THROUGH THE RANKS

Southland celebrates homegrown success.

  • Thomas Camp started as a mechanic and is now an area equipment manager.

  • Ramiro Nuñez joined as a field mechanic in 2008 and has worked projects across the U.S.

Each of their paths showcases Southland’s commitment to developing talent and providing upward mobility.


TACKLING CHALLENGES WITH INNOVATION

Managing massive infrastructure equipment isn’t just about maintenance — it’s high-level problem-solving.

Gone are the days of whiteboards and Polaroids. Today, the team uses GPS telematics and HCSS 360 to track equipment performance in real-time.

And when off-the-shelf solutions fall short? The team builds their own. From the Winnipeg Mining Shield to custom locomotives in Denver, Southland’s Equipment Team sets new standards for ingenuity.


INVESTING IN PEOPLE, BUILDING THE FUTURE

The company’s investment in equipment is matched only by its investment in people. World-class training ensures every employee is empowered to grow.

Brian Rector, Southland’s most senior equipment manager, offers this advice:

“Be open to possibilities. Ask questions. Learn from the veterans. Our industry is evolving, and those who embrace change will thrive.”


EQUIPMENT BY THE NUMBERS

  • 54 jobsites served

  • 120 custom-built or modified machines

  • 841,248 total machine hours logged across the fleet


Southland’s Equipment Team doesn’t just keep machines running — they drive progress forward, ensuring every project is powered by innovation, precision, and relentless dedication.