Fleet Lead

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Brandon; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies in Brandon, Canada, is seeking a Regional Fleet Lead to oversee equipment and vehicle management across the region, ensuring safety, reliability, and alignment with project schedules.

Reporting to the Fleet Director, you will supervise a maintenance team, optimize fleet utilization, coordinate logistics between sites, and ensure compliance with OHSA and FMCSA/DOT standards. This role emphasizes cost efficiency, vendor management, and rigorous inspections to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in vehicle fleet management or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of fleet management tech and best practices.
• Experience leading a maintenance team and scheduling.
• Knowledge of Federal and Provincial/State regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations to meet equipment requirements and align fleet/resources with project schedules.
• Monitor fleet utilization and maintain up-to-date equipment inventories.
• Lead maintenance team for timely repairs and preventative servicing; review major repairs with Fleet Director.
• Audit daily pre-trip inspections to ensure safety standards.
• Analyze vehicle condition and performance; recommend replacements or upgrades.
• Ensure shops/yards comply with OHSA/OH&S standards and maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain familiarity with FMCSA/DOT regulations.
• Coordinate logistics and manage costs for moving vehicles between sites.
• Oversee vendor performance; review pricing and suitability for value.
• Oversee Tool Lead/Tool Coordinator inspections and inventories.
• Uphold Forbes Bros. policies, procedures, and core values.
• Perform additional duties as required to support goals.
• Ensure vehicle documentation is correct for each jurisdiction.
• Ensure fleet meets regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervision

Maintenance leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Fleet Director, the Regional Fleet Lead is responsible for ensuring that Forbes Bros. meets all operational fleet requirements within their designated region. This role is accountable for implementing and enforcing best practices, policies, and procedures related to equipment and vehicle management, while upholding and promoting Forbes’ strong commitment to safety. The Regional Fleet Lead will also monitor fleet utilization within their entity or region, oversee and coordinate repairs and maintenance of company assets, and ensure operational efficiency and reliability across all fleet-related activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to ensure equipment requirements are consistently met, while aligning fleet and personnel resources with project schedules and operational needs.
• Monitor fleet utilization and maintain accurate, up-to-date equipment inventories.
• Lead the maintenance team in performing timely repairs and preventative servicing to minimize downtime; review major repairs with the Fleet Director to assess cost-effectiveness based on vehicle history, age, utilization, and mileage.
• Audit daily pre-trip inspections to ensure organizational compliance and safety standards are achieved.
• Analyze vehicle condition and performance data, providing recommendations for timely replacements or upgrades to enhance cost-efficiency and operational reliability.
• Ensure all shops and yards comply with OHSA/OH&S standards and maintain a safe, organized work environment.
• Maintain familiarity with and ensure adherence to FMCSA/DOT regulations.
• Support Operations by coordinating logistics and managing costs associated with moving vehicles and equipment between project sites and yards as required.
• Oversee vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements; source equipment and parts from new vendors when necessary and regularly review vendor pricing and suitability to ensure competitiveness and value.
• Oversee the regional Tool Lead/Tool Coordinator, ensuring all inspections, tracking, and inventory processes remain accurate and compliant.
• Uphold all Forbes Bros. policies, procedures, and core values in daily operations.
• Perform additional duties outside of regular responsibilities as required to support organizational goals.
• Vehicle documentation is correct for each jurisdiction
• Fleet meets all regulatory requirements
• All documentation is in place before vehicle or equipment is issued

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 year's experience in vehicle fleet management or related field
• Minimum of 3 year's experience in supervision
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging fleet management technologies and best practices
• Demonstrated experience in leading a maintenance team and schedule
• Good knowledge of Federal and Provincial/State regulations
• Must possess good written and oral communication in person and telephone
• Good knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range: $50 CAD - $55 CAD

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.