Regional Fleet Lead - Surrey, Canada - Forbes Bros Ltd.

Forbes Bros Ltd.

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking an experienced
Regional Fleet Lead (full-time) to join our team in Surrey, BC.

This role will be working out of the Surrey office and supporting the Fleet Services team. The Regional Fleet Lead will be responsible for ensuring Forbes Bros Ltd. is meeting operations fleet requirements. Additionally, they will be accountable for implementing and enforcing equipment vehicle management best practices, policies, and procedures.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, growth and respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity

What We Offer:

Competitive Wage ($49$53)
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Eligibility for Retirement Savings program
Vacation Pay and Stat Holiday Pay
Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
Family orientated working environment
Opportunities for career growth and development

Responsibilities:

Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
Review major repairs, with Fleet Manager prior to proceeding to assess suitability based on vehicle repair history, age, utilization, and mileage
Direct the maintenance team to undertake the timely repair and servicing of assets to minimize downtime
Maintain data and documentation in system asset acquisition, asset disposal, asset transfers and equipment files in alignment with provincial regulations
Track fleet usage and maintain accurate inventories of equipment
Oversee and manage the schedules, daytoday activities, and inspections for the mechanics in shop
Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments to identify vehicle issues/condition and determine appropriate solutions for timely replacement, including type of vehicles, equipment etc. in constant effort to improve costefficiency
Assist in arranging logistics and managing cost of moving vehicles, between project locations and yards, as required by operations
Work with operations and other departments to ensure that equipment requirements are met
Utilize problemsolving skills to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Collaborate with operations team to understand their project schedules/requirements and adjust fleet/personnel requirements
Provide monthly reports on progress and budget/cost analysis to Regional Manager
Manages vendor performance to contract requirements for the Fleet department
Source equipment and/or parts from new vendors when not available within the approved vendor list
Go to market on a regular basis to review existing vendor pricing and suitability

What We Are Looking For:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic trade qualification required
Minimum of 4 years' experience in vehicle fleet management or related field with at least two (2) of those years in a Supervisory or Leadership role
Demonstrated knowledge of emerging fleet management technologies and best practices
Proven knowledge of Federal, and Provincial/State processes and regulations
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
Able and willing to travel to various project sites
Ability to work with mínimal supervision in a fastpaced environment leveraging excellence in time management
Strong written, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of Pre-Access D&A testing, presenting a valid Driver's License and an acceptable five (5) year drivers abstract