As an Equipment Manager, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the Western Industrial family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety! "Quality Work, Quality People"

Responsibilities:

As an Equipment Manager, you are responsible for assisting in administering the company fleet operations, including procurement, maintenance, repair, modification, recalls, and disposal of vehicles and equipment. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• Provide support to the Fleet Manager’s fleet of assets across multiple operating locations.
• Monitor fleet asset utilization to ensure inventory is active and field asset needs are responded to timely.
• Submit requests for asset acquisition, transfer, and/or disposal.
• Assist with the fuel card program for the respective locations including but not limited to requesting fuel pins, monitoring usage reports for anomalies, escalating anomalies to the Fleet Manager.
• Track and monitor preventive maintenance services and Annual DOT inspections ensuring all DOT assets are compliant with requirements for service.
• Work with local repair shops, dealerships, and vendors to ensure assets are maintained, cleaned, and road ready.
• Communicate and resolve any asset issues related to safety, mechanical issues, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Help administer the fleet management operations policies including vehicle and equipment procurement, maintenance, repair, transfers, and disposals.
• Deploy vehicles for emergency and/or special situations.
• Serve as liaison between the Fleet Manager, drivers, and other various departments to exchange information and investigate and resolve issues.
• Provide training and support to all locations for driver onboarding, vehicle inspection training, reporting tools, etc.
• Evaluate work procedures, preventive maintenance and repair standards, service schedules, quality control programs, and policies and procedures consistent with federal, state and local laws.
• Assist with ensuring DOT Driver Qualification files are prepared and submitted for approval for all CMV and CDL drivers.
• Provide training on vehicle inspections and the use of EVIR forms/technology.
• Assist with fleet asset maintenance files are kept current for preventative maintenance, oil changes, annual inspections, brake maintenance and repair, registrations, and insurance.
• Coordinate telematics installs with fleet management.
• Update and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Must be able to think strategically and plan for rapidly changing situations while maintaining a positive team-oriented attitude.

Ability to

• Travel (minimum 50%)
• Utilize excellent verbal, written, and inter-personal communication skills.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Pass pre-employment background and drug screening check.
• Deliver results and strive for continuous improvement.
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, customers, and others.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive information and perform all tasks with integrity.
• Maintain a current DOT Medical Certification

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related years of experience
• Previous administrative experience handling a multitude of tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (I.E. - Excel formulas, formatting, reports)
• 1-3 years of equipment management experience
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Physical Work Environment:

• Harsh weather conditions including extreme heat in the summer, wind, dust, etc. when delivering or moving equipment before, during and after maintenance processes.
• Ability to work in office and outside job site conditions including uneven ground, around heavy equipment, and busy job sites. The office environment could be extensive periods of sitting in from of a computer and ability to adapt to both conditions.
• Ability to sit in a vehicle for long periods at a time during travel.
• Ability to read, write and type to communicate with the team.
• Reasonable Accommodations can be discussed upon request.

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K (Employer Discretionary Match)

Work/Life Balance

• Sick & Vacation Time Accrued from first day of employment
• Paid holidays
• Short & Long Term Disability Options Available

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Western Industrial is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Western Industrial makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.