Fleet and Equipment Coordinator (2025013158)

Thurber Engineering; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Fleet and Equipment Coordinator in Edmonton! This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of fleet vehicles and lab equipment, supporting both field and lab teams. You'll coordinate maintenance, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The organization values open communication and offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will be recognized. If you have a mechanical aptitude and a passion for service, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting that prioritizes employee well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

RRSP matching

Employee and Family assistance program

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in fleet coordination.
• Class 5 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of fleet and lab equipment.
• Maintain inventory and records of equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service orientation

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for a Fleet and Equipment Coordinator to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta.

Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials.

As our Fleet and Equipment Coordinator, you will support our field and laboratory team in the coordination of fleet vehicles and services, and in equipment maintenance and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Construction Services Coordinator to assess and address equipment needs;
• Coordinates the calibration, maintenance and replacement of field and lab equipment in consultation with the Field and Laboratory Supervisors and the Branch Manager;
• Maintains equipment calibration and maintenance records;
• Maintains an accurate inventory of field and lab equipment;
• Tracks and mitigates costs associated with equipment purchases, maintenance and repair, and replacement;
• Maintains adequate stock of consumable field and lab supplies, including PPE and spare/replacement parts for equipment;
• Coordinates the distribution and tracking of specialized, or high value equipment to field and lab staff;
• Reports theft, damage, malfunctions, and abuse of equipment to the Field and/or Laboratory Supervisor and the Branch Manager;
• Coordinates the acquisition and return of fleet vehicles from, and to, rental companies and dealerships;
• Coordinates the distribution of fleet vehicles to staff;
• Maintains a fleet database of company vehicles and the drivers assigned to each vehicle;
• Conducts pre and post assignment inspections of vehicles and documents damage and wear;
• Maintains valid insurance, registration and other pertinent documents for all fleet vehicles;
• Coordinates routine maintenance and non-routine repairs to fleet vehicles;
• Maintains detailed maintenance and repair records for fleet vehicles;
• Ensures fleet vehicles are outfitted to company standard, including: GPS; fire extinguishers; truck binders; etc.;
• Fields vehicle and equipment requests and sources irregular equipment and/or vehicles where appropriate;
• Provides training on fleet processes and expectations to new and to returning employees;
• Reviews and Monitors fleet GPS readings on usage and alerts, reporting deviant behavior to the Branch Manager and Field Supervisor;
• Reports theft, damage, malfunctions, and abuse of fleet vehicles and equipment to the Field Supervisor and Branch Manager;
• Participates in, and advocates company health and safety practices; and,
• Performs some data entry, filing and general office duties as required.

Qualifications and Assets

• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience;
• Class 5 driver’s license;
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledgeable in vehicle maintenance requirements and practices;
• Experience using basic hand tools, measuring and calibration of tools and equipment;
• Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel;
• Strong customer service-oriented demeanor; and,
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Base Salary Range

• $60,000 - $65,000 per year, based on a 40-hour work week.
• The posted wage range for this position represents the range for the experience and qualifications noted in this posting.
• The offered wage may be adjusted upward for candidates whose qualifications and experience exceed those expressed in this posting.
• Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered at a reduced starting wage.

What we offer

Upon joining Thurber Engineering you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We're eager to help our team reach their potential, which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us! Here are the benefits of working for us in Edmonton:

• Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
• Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
• We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.

About Thurber

Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.

At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity.

Our Vision: Building Canada with great people and great ideas.

Our Mission: Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.

Our Values: Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.

• Put family first
• Pick up the phone
• Encourage creativity

Our Commitment:

• Serve our clients well.
• Meet changing client needs.
• Value our people and our communities.
• Build advantage by how we manage.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees - apply today!