Job Description
General Responsibilities:
The Equipment Specialist will be responsible for supporting daily operations for the equipment procurement, inventory management and record keeping. Equipment includes but not limited to, geotechnical drill rigs, trailers, skid steers, commercial motor vehicles and more. The role will assist with the maximization of equipment utilization and perform duties to provide services in accordance with established operation procedures and company policies.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to internal customers.
• Assist with processing purchase orders (PO’s) and invoices and coordinate with the corporate accounting department on daily information requests.
• Update and maintain fleet systems.
• Subject matter expert on commercial motor vehicle fleet and DOT requirements. Specifically ¾ ton trucks to class 8 semi-trucks.
• Develop and issue equipment reports as requested.
• Assist in implementation and training for maintenance policies and procedures.
• Enforces compliance with fleet policies and procedures.
• Tracks the records, licenses, inspections, warranties and service agreements for the organization’s equipment.
• Interact with regional management at all levels on all aspects of fleet support operations.
• Assist in the management of performance on key cost factors including safety performance, asset usage, fuel compliance, preventative maintenance, projects and vendor usage.
• Track and maintain equipment movements (rentals, transfers, leases); communication with vendors required.
• Assist with company equipment remarketing.
• Interact with suppliers and vendors of products and services for the fleet.
• Understand the basics of negotiating service level agreements.
• Interact with representatives to obtain the best designed equipment possible for the fleet.
• Plan and schedule logistics for equipment deliveries.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in the fleet/equipment industry. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years’ of related experience.
• Basic understanding of various vehicle classes.
• Ability to produce concise, accurate reports and work comfortably with MS-Office to use Excel Spreadsheets and similar tools.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon currently has more than 5,000 employees in more than 150 offices with services available in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to valued employees exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.