Salt Lake City, UT

Description

Okland is now seeking an experienced Assistant Equipment and Fleet Manager to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting field operations by helping oversee the equipment rental department and physical facilities of Okland Construction. Helps oversee the purchasing, inspection, maintenance, inventory, personal property tax, tracking, billing, rental charges, and retirement for all Okland-owned equipment (including vehicles). Helps to generate maximum rental revenue by renting equipment and materials to the individual Okland Construction job sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Register company fleet vehicles and distribute to drivers

• Calculate and pay annual personal property taxes for Okland-owned equipment.
• Set up new equipment in the company's software system.
• Help maintain DOT compliance and attend the annual DOT compliance meeting.
• Oversee the safety of the equipment department.

• Conduct annual company-wide equipment inventory count.

• Monitor and recommend adjustment to equipment usage rates to remain competitive with the market.
• Encourage use of Okland-owned equipment by communicating with the superintendents and project managers to meet project needs.
• Assist in purchasing or renting equipment as needed by jobs.
• Maintain a good working relationship with local equipment rental companies and other suppliers.

• Coordinate with yard personnel and mechanics to ensure the equipment is properly functioning prior to job-site delivery and is maintained while on site.
• Manage company GPS tracking system.
• Work with the Yard Manager to ensure prompt delivery and removal of equipment.
• Help oversee the maintenance of the physical facilities of Okland Construction.
• Attend and participate in the daily department meeting at the warehouse.

• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help manage overall equipment rental systems, making improvements and changes as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, or similar field and 2 years experience in management.
• Construction and/or equipment management work experience preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain a valid US driver license with clean driving record.
• Must maintain a current DOT medical card.
• Must be comfortable driving vehicles up to 26,000#.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Aerial lift certification is required.
• 30-hour OSHA class completion is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
• Possesses strong accounting skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of computers and email.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Ability to effectively communicate with and manage all types of people, such as employees, customers, subcontractors, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.