Fleet Lead

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Chatham; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Regional Fleet Lead to manage vehicle and equipment maintenance across Ontario, reporting to the Fleet Director. You will lead maintenance activities, monitor fleet utilization, and implement cost-effective practices to support safe, reliable operations.

This role requires coordinating resources with project needs, overseeing tooling activities, and improving equipment availability. Travel to project sites is required; a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in vehicle fleet management or a related field.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a maintenance team and manage maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of emerging fleet management technologies and industry best practices.
• Good working knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and state regulations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication in person and by phone.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work with Operations to align fleet and personnel resources with project schedules and operational requirements.
• Monitor fleet utilization, maintain accurate equipment inventories, and analyze vehicle condition to recommend replacements or upgrades.
• Lead the maintenance team in repairs and preventive servicing to minimize downtime.
• Audit daily pre-trip inspections and ensure compliance with FMCSA/DOT requirements and jurisdictional documentation.
• Maintain safe, organized working conditions in shops and yards.
• Coordinate movement of vehicles and equipment between project sites and yards, managing logistics and costs.
• Manage vendor performance and review pricing and suitability to maintain competitiveness and value.
• Oversee regional Tool Lead or Tool Coordinator to ensure inspections and inventory are accurate and compliant.

Skills

Fleet management

Supervisory experience

Fleet tech knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Location: Transmission & distribution line projects throughout Ontario, with occasional attendance at the Cambridge office.
• Work arrangement: Primarily on-site, with hybrid work as required.
• Employment type: Full-time, permanent
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime and weekend work based on project requirements.
• Travel: Travel to project sites throughout Ontario is required.
• Travel support: Company vehicle provided.

The Opportunity

The Regional Fleet Lead ensures vehicles and equipment meet operational requirements across the assigned region. Working closely with Operations and reporting to the Fleet Director, you will lead maintenance activities, monitor fleet utilization, and implement consistent practices that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet operations.

This opportunity suits an experienced fleet professional who combines team leadership with practical maintenance planning and sound judgment about equipment performance and costs. You will coordinate resources with project needs, oversee regional tooling activities, and help improve equipment availability and reliability.

Key Elements of the Role

• Work with Operations and other departments to align fleet and personnel resources with project schedules and operational requirements.
• Monitor fleet utilization, maintain accurate equipment inventories, and analyze vehicle condition and performance to recommend timely replacements or upgrades.
• Lead the maintenance team in completing repairs and preventive servicing to minimize downtime. Review major repairs with the Fleet Director, considering asset history, age, utilization, mileage, and cost-effectiveness.
• Audit daily pre-trip inspections, ensure fleet compliance with applicable regulations, including FMCSA/DOT requirements, and verify jurisdiction-specific documentation is complete before vehicles or equipment are issued.
• Ensure shops and yards meet applicable occupational health and safety standards and maintain safe, organized working conditions.
• Coordinate the movement of vehicles and equipment between project sites and yards, managing logistics and associated costs.
• Manage vendor performance against contractual requirements, source equipment and parts as needed, and review pricing and suitability to maintain competitiveness and value.
• Oversee the regional Tool Lead or Tool Coordinator, ensuring tooling inspections, tracking, and inventory processes remain accurate and compliant.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum five years of experience in vehicle fleet management or a related field.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a maintenance team and manage maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of emerging fleet management technologies and industry best practices.
• Good working knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and state regulations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication in person and by phone.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

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, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.