Equipment Specialist - FEC

About the role

Support First Equipment Company (FEC) operations including equipment inventory, logistics, and maintenance processes. Support construction field operations; help to ensure tools, fleet vehicles, and equipment are available, safe, and functional. Maintain accurate records, conduct data entry, and assist with equipment movement and basic inspections.

Essential duties & key responsibilities

• Support First Equipment Company (FEC) equipment operations, including daily activities for receiving, staging, organizing, and tracking of tools and equipment
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of equipment to and from project sites; provide support for preparation, loading, and unloading activities
• Perform basic equipment inspections and minor maintenance tasks to support functionality and safety
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct timely data entry of information within equipment tracking systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms
• Support equipment scheduling and document routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations
• Respond to equipment requests; support timely delivery and proper documentation from project and site teams
• Assist with equipment check-in/out processes, track usage, and identify damaged or missing items
• Follow company policies, safety protocols related to equipment handling, operational standards, and wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in FEC storage yards, shops, and tool rooms
• Participate in process improvement efforts to help streamline logistics, improve efficiency, and reduce equipment downtime
• Lift and move heavy items, work outdoors or in warehouse setting, and travel to job sites as needed
• Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited program, High School Diploma or GED required, and minimum of 2 years of experience or coursework in construction, logistics, equipment operations, warehouse management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic understanding of construction equipment, jobsite logistics, and equipment maintenance requirements for hand and power tools
• Familiar with and committed to follow safety practices related to material handling and equipment operations
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment (certification required or willingness to attain)
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability follow procedures and maintain accurate records
• Active listening skills and responsive with strong follow-up practices
• Process skills to think through logistics and communicate expectations
• Ability to professionally engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to work in a fast-paced and hands-on environment
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous learning
• Familiar with continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools
• Embrace change and quick learner to adopt processes, information, and technology enhancements
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, Excel skills, and database applications, inventory systems, or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, a plus
• Travel required

Physical demands

• Frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear
• Frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction
• Regularly required to be mobile, and regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work environment

• Regularly works at warehouse or construction work sites where exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock
• Noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws