Gerber Construction Hiring for Equipment Manager Job at Lehi, UT Full Time

The Equipment Manager is responsible for leading a team of Drivers to transport equipment, aggregate and materials. The Fleet Manager is responsible for collaborating closely with the Mechanic Shop Foreman to ensure proper and timely maintenance of equipment. Some responsibilities of the Fleet Manager include the following items: Safety, Financial, Employee Relations, Fleet Management, DOT Compliance, Fleet Maintenance, Inventory, Shop Organization, Professional Development and Professional Relationships.

The Fleet Manager is responsible for managing the transportation logistics to support the field on all construction projects. The Fleet Manager will work closely with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, Foremen, Drivers, Mechanics, and Vendors to ensure that budgets and deadlines are kept. The Fleet Manager is responsible for meeting or exceeding company standards with all Fleet related obligations. The Fleet Manager will promote professional communication and partner with the Vice President to complete the work per specifications. The Fleet manager will be responsible for creating a department whose service and reliability make us the company of choice for our clients and employees. A fleet manager you will perform many organizational and management tasks to monitor, maintain and improve the company’s transportation processes.
Job Responsibilities* – *The Fleet Manager will embrace, supervise, and teach the following:
Safety

• Monitoring Drivers to ensure adherence to all DOT regulations and safe driving practice.
• Ensure OSHA standards and company safety policies are met to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and clients.
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy that allows for continuous improvement of safety policies.
• Hold Regular safety meetings with your teams.
• Maintain equipment properly to ensure the safety of all employees.
• Ensure OSHA standards and company safety policies are always complied with to ensure a safe work environment

Financial Responsibility

• Develop methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency
• Providing reports to VP on budgeting, schedules, maintenance, and fleet progress
• Submitting proposals for equipment and vehicle purchases to enhance the fleet
• Establish efficient routes and transportation schedules to maximizes profitability
• Develop processes that optimizes the ROI on equipment and vehicles
• Evaluate utilization trends, profitability, and make recommendations for buy/sell/lease options and alternatives
• Work with VP and ownership to create financial goals and forecast capital improvements.
• Manage all the pieces of the profit and loss statement.
• Responsible for all fiscal expenditures related to shop operations. Ensure detailed invoices, receipts, work orders, etc. are forwarded appropriately. Ensure best pricing is obtained for all parts, materials, fluids, tools, and shop support equipment etc.

Employee Relationships

• Interviewing, hiring, and training new Drivers
• Build and manage a high performing team that provides a remarkable experience for our employees and external clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with project teams to effectively forecast and prepare for their needs
• Daily Huddles to guide and direct activities of team members
• Conduct quarterly performance evaluations with direct reports.
• Recommend and negotiate pay increases based off evaluations and KPI
• Manage and conduct employee corrective action plans.

Fleet Management and DOT Compliance

• Managing vehicle licensure and registration.
• Ensuring all fleet members have proper licensure and up-to-date certifications and trainings
• Coordinate drivers and field professionals when setting employee schedules
• Manage the process to assure that Gerber/MillSite’s team, facilities, and yard locations reinforce the Company’s Core Principles and Core Values
• Develop and implement in conjunction with team, systems for scheduling resources, providing preventative maintenance, inventory control and vendor evaluations, as well as operational procedures
• Manage DOT laws and regulations as they apply to drivers and operators, including CDL Drivers qualifications, logs, and safety.
• Keep current registrations and inspections on a fleet of # plus vehicles including the IRS annual mileage reporting.
• Manage a fleet of # plus pieces of construction equipment. Ensure monthly billings are complete and accurate. Rotate fleet using best practices on operating costs, and utilization.
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare and process work orders and invoices for company assets. Maintain records on all equipment inn strict compliance with current DOT regulations
• Ensure accountability of company-owned tools, toolboxes, tool sets, test equipment, maintenance support equipment, and issued tools.
• Responsible for all vehicle administration renewals including insurance cards, registration cab cards and decals, CVOR documents,

Inventory

• Monitor and control inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies

Fleet Maintenance

• Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles
• Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed
• Understand and ensure compliance with manufacturer warranty and required maintenance practices
• Document work performed by utilizing system software programs
• Responsible for all matters relating to equipment readiness. Address preventative and corrective maintenance issues quickly through coordinated maintenance planning.

Shop Organization and Cleanliness

• Supervise the maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of owned offices, parking lots, warehouses, and storage yards
• Continue to pursue a cleaner more organized shop to improve efficiency.

Personnel

• Attends & contributes to Leadership Meetings.
• Looks for solutions to challenges.
• Reflects the “Core Values” of the company & supports the “Mission Statement.”
• Embraces challenges and helps others to do the same.
• Is a champion for the company.

Professional Relationships

• Positively represents the company in all interactions.
• Represents company by attending any required stakeholder meetings for the project.

Required Experience/Certifications

• Current First Aid & AED certification
• OSHA 30
• Valid Class A CDL with an acceptable driving record.
• Have previous relevant experience working in or with a fleet within the same industry.
• Have 10 years of experience in the transportation industry with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Have an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree in logistics, business administration, automotive technology, or another relevant field.
• Previous experience with business administration, transportation management, and accounting.
• Ability and experience creating, implementing, and managing KPI’s
• Proficient with computer systems as they relate to utilization of scheduling of workforce/resources. Implementation of preventative maintenance programs, inventory management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of cost tracking.
• Strong commitment to safety. Excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Strong leadership and team building skills

Gerber Construction Inc. & it’s Subsidiary provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year