FEC Equipment Specialist
About the Role
Support First Equipment Company (FEC) operations including equipment inventory, logistics, and maintenance processes. Assist with construction field operations, ensuring tools, fleet vehicles, and equipment are available, safe, and functional. Maintain accurate records, conduct data entry, and assist with equipment movement and basic inspections.
Responsibilities
- Support 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; assist with preparation, loading, and unloading activities.
- Perform basic equipment inspections and minor maintenance tasks to ensure functionality and safety.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct timely data entry within equipment tracking systems and ERP platforms.
- Support equipment scheduling and document routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations.
- Respond to equipment requests; ensure timely delivery and proper documentation for project and site teams.
- Assist with equipment check-in/out processes, track usage, and identify damaged or missing items.
- Follow company policies, safety protocols, and wear appropriate PPE.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness in FEC storage yards, shops, and tool rooms.
- Participate in process improvement efforts to streamline logistics, improve efficiency, and reduce equipment downtime.
- Lift and move heavy items, work outdoors or in warehouse settings, and travel to job sites as needed.
- Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience in construction, logistics, equipment operations, warehouse management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic understanding of construction equipment, jobsite logistics, and equipment maintenance requirements for hand and power tools.
- Familiarity with and commitment to 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 to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Active listening skills and strong follow-up practices.
- Ability to professionally engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to work in a fast-paced and hands-on environment.
- Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous learning.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and database applications; experience with inventory systems or ERP platforms is a plus.
Physical Demands
The employee must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle objects, and reach with hands. They must frequently view a computer monitor and use a keyboard. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role requires climbing stairs, using construction personnel hoists, climbing ladders, and negotiating construction sites. Regular mobility and travel are necessary. The employee must regularly lift up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The employee regularly works in warehouses or construction sites, exposed to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. Compliance with safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws is required.
Pay
The salary range for this position is estimated to be $85,000.00 - $118,000.00 USD annualized.