Equipment Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process equipment and vehicle requests from project teams
• Coordinate equipment rentals with vendors and rental providers
• Schedule deliveries, transfers between jobs, and equipment returns
• Track rental durations and proactively manage off-rent dates
• Assist with equipment purchasing, vendor quotes, and order tracking
• Maintain Excel tracking logs for rentals, purchases, and asset locations
• Support onboarding of new equipment including documentation and asset entry
• Assist in developing equipment request procedures and SOPs
• Maintain vendor catalogs and equipment supplier contacts
• Support field teams with the equipment request and purchasing process
• Assist with rental invoice reconciliation and cost tracking

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in construction equipment, fleet operations, or equipment rentals
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and jobsite operations
• Strong MS Excel skills and data entry/tracking skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple requests across multiple projects
• High School Diploma required

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree
• Experience in construction equipment/fleet departments, rental companies, or equipment dealerships

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid corporate training program and Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company

Independence Excavating has been a leader in heavy civil construction and demolition for more than 70 years, delivering complex projects with expertise and integrity.