Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations, Canada, The Fleet Manager is responsible for ensuring correct records are maintained on all equipment used in the organization, including location, rental status, repair status, maintenance history, registrations/certifications, etc. The Fleet Manager will work closely with the Service Manager and the Sales Team to ensure equipment is available in the correct location and condition to meet customer’s requirements. The Fleet Manager works with all levels and divisions of the organization. Interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and the ability to make decisions quickly are key.
- Track the location of equipment both physically and within the ERP system.
- Track equipment status (on rent, on repair, in transit, on hold, future start, etc.).
- Analysis of key fleet metrics (Payback, Time Utilization, $ Utilization, ROI) on a fleet-wide and individual unit basis to support executive decision making around rental rates, fleet additions, disposals, and new unit categories.
- Assist Sales Team in sourcing Re-rent equipment when current equipment availability does not meet customer needs.
- Oversee and manage rental return charges to customers.
- Coordinate with branch managers regarding equipment maintenance program and condition.
- Ensure fleet is properly registered, licensed, insured, and certified as applicable.
- Contact customers to gather information regarding project needs, rental, or fabrication concerns, respond to questions, and confirm orders.
- Quotes and sales for equipment rentals, buyouts, and sales.
- Support equipment appraisal and bank reporting processes.
- Work with Engineering on new build design.
- Ensure safe work practices are followed at all times.
- Establish, improve, and enforce processes and system controls regarding fleet movement and ERP.
- All other duties as assigned.- Five+ years, industrial/construction fleet management or logistics industry experience.
- Experience in the Oil & Gas field an asset.
- Experience and proficiency in basic business applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Good organizational, time management and customer service skills.
- Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
- Possess high level of professionalism and the ability to follow up.
- Positive and friendly attitude toward customers and fellow team members.
- Ability to follow directions both written and verbal.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Position will be based out of our Spruce Grove, AB office. Travel to other locations and customer/vendor sites is required.
- Company vehicle and expense card provided for travel. Valid drivers license is required.
- Hours are 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, 1 hour daily for lunch.
- Subject to deadlines or other requirements, overtime hours may be required to complete a task.
- Equipment is used in all seasons and all types of terrain. Work may need to be completed in hot, cold, rainy, snowy, or other varied weather.
- Physical requirements necessary include sitting, standing, and walking throughout an extended 10–12-hour workday.
- Must be able to occasionally lift or exert force of up to 50 pounds.
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care