Manager, Fleet and Facilities

The Manager of Fleet and Facilities is accountable for ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and efficient day-to-day supervision of the maintenance team, management and deployment of fleet equipment assets, and fleet capital acquisition. Through the use of data and analytics, you will bring best practices for fleet and facility assets, maintenance solutions, and operating costs for the lifecycle of the fleet and asset.

• High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field preferred.

• Valid DZ driver’s license required with a clean driver’s abstract.

• 5 or more progressive years managing fleet and shop maintenance, hydro-vac vehicles are a definite asset.

• Mechanical aptitude required. 310T Mechanic license is highly preferred

• Field operating knowledge, related to hydro-excavation, excavation, restoration, or any related support activities is an asset.

• Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on operations and business processes.

• Field operating knowledge, related to hydro-excavation, excavation, restoration, or any related support activities.

• Computer skills and strong organizational skills required. (Microsoft suite)

• Good command of the English language: reading, verbal, and written as will be required to gather and impart information.

• Manual dexterity is required to use computers and peripherals.

• Work environment: indoors, outdoors, construction sites or similar, public areas, exposure to all seasonal weather, dust, etc.

• Essential physical requirements: sit for long periods; walk for long distances; repetitively: climb, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

• Must be able to wear and use all required safety equipment such as, but not limited to: Hi-vis wear, hard hat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and fall protection.

• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

• Overtime as required.

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of mechanics and technicians.

• Plan and oversee the maintenance program to maximize equipment efficiency and minimize both scheduled and unscheduled equipment downtime. Provide timely communication to all stakeholders regarding the availability of equipment and vehicles.

• Develop and manage a vehicle replacement program to estimate when each vehicle will reach the end of its useful life, maintain maximum resale value, and manage the sale of this equipment. Develop specifications for and acquire vehicles best suited to support company operations, based on factors such as the purpose of the vehicle, safety, fuel efficiency, cost, reliability, noise, storage, ease and convenience of use, and other company environmental policies and initiatives.

• Ensure that the work environment fosters a culture of innovation and productivity by setting and demonstrating a strong business ethic for dealing with employees, suppliers, and Customers.