MOBILE EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide day-to-day oversight of equipment pool.
• Provide asset management support to all operations to maximize equipment utilization and reduce costs.
• Maintain information in JDE equipment master for integrity.
• Monitor fleet compliance; work with locations to assure regulatory compliance and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Attend Operations and Production meetings to understand upcoming needs and to provide operations with updates on equipment.
• Receive, evaluate, and react to all requests for equipment purchases, leases, long term rentals and transfers. Follow up with asset review in equipment master to ensure all information and location are correct.
• Assist Regional Asset Manager in development of 10-year replacement schedule based on useful life guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Shop Duties

• Implement Safety awareness programs for shop/field mechanics; participate in safety audits and shop safety meetings.
• Work with Operations on all major repairs and PM’s and manage monthly expenses.
• Work with Vendors on repairs and service contracts. Assist in resolving service issues.
• Assist with equipment training schedules for both mechanics and operators.

Purchasing & Inventory

• Responsible for all purchases related to shops, construction, and general purchasing. Assist with production purchasing as needed.
• Assure high quality customer service and efficient purchasing & inventory processes.
• Assist with the purchasing of all equipment & rentals and negotiate and manage all contracts for purchasing of rolling stock repair parts & service.
• Direct management of internal inventory levels / Vendor stocking levels within each shop.
• Responsible for accurate fuel tracking.
• Monitor Tire program and review bills monthly w/ local Reps.

Equipment Pool

• Monitor all equipment rates, both flat rate and hourly. Review rates with operating managers and the Regional Asset Manager as needed for adjustment.
• Set-up all equipment and rentals in JDE system. Assign equipment numbers, rate groups, and rates.
• Review variance reports monthly and communicate variances with operating managers.
• Monitor and manage all equipment, both pools and rentals for utilization, damage and returns.
• Work with operations to determine proper equipment for jobs and evaluate equipment value/ life to determine highest value repair decisions.
• Oversee all licensing, special permitting issues, fuel tanks and monitoring systems.
• Monitor Oil change intervals, review reports and monitor life cycle cost of all equipment.

Responsible for PUC’s and accurate fuel tracking of mobile assets

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in managing equipment pool, with experience in managing people
• Strong understanding of FMCSA regulations
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Proficient with operations of personal computer, iPhone, iPad with standard applications; outlook word processing, spreadsheet presentation software, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Skilled communicator both written and orally
• Flexibility in schedule; regular travel will be required

 

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
-401K with Company Match
-Profit Sharing
-8 Paid Holidays
-Paid Time Off
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Safety Incentives
-Years of Service Recognition

 

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason,