Equipment, Logistics, & Yard Manager

Merante; Baldwin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merante is seeking an Equipment, Logistics, & Yard Manager to oversee yard operations and manage construction equipment logistics. The successful candidate will ensure efficient handling, maintain records, and manage inventory effectively while fostering a safe work environment.

This demanding position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in relevant software like Microsoft Excel and Samsara, and prior experience in construction equipment and tools logistics. A salary range of $70,000-$90,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• MUST be computer-savvy and highly organized.
• Experience with tool-inventory software and systems.
• Understanding of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall operations of the yard.
• Monitoring and reporting on equipment usage and damages.
• Maintaining inventory of tools and small equipment.

Skills

Computer-savvy

Strong organization skills

Experience with construction equipment

Knowledge of materials handling

Effective utilization of internet for research

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Samsara

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Summary

The Equipment, Logistics, & Yard Manager is responsible for daily management and coordination of our construction equipment, vehicles and yard.

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall operations of the yard, including materials handling, transportation planning, and equipment management
• Ensuring and keeping record that equipment operators are maintaining equipment (housekeeping: hours used, DEF, lube, track cleaning, damages, etc.)
• Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on:
  • tire replacements
• equipment damages
• idling time
• fuel usage
• harsh driving incidents (GPS)
• Maintaining inventory of all tools and small equipment (purchase date, SN, value, description, operating manuals, registration, warranty, repair records, etc.)
• Ordering equipment parts/fluids and maintaining supply.
• Keeping inventory of small tools and equipment in service trucks.
• Working with and scheduling the Mechanic for maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Working with the Accounting department to ensure that licenses, permits and taxes are up-to-date and paid (IFTA, 2290, Residual Waste, etc.)
• Maintaining the Master Equipment List and rental rates on MS Excel
• Ensuring all equipment is stored properly and digital records are in order on the server.
• Managing the movement of construction equipment and materials
• Maintaining the Samsara program, ensuring proper usage by employees and educating new users.
• Overseeing maintenance of the dump site and organization of our construction yard.
• Being the point of contact for lay-down areas and deliveries within the yard.
• Obtaining oversize-load permits and planning routes
• Ensuring that safety equipment is inspected annually (including fire extinguishers, slings, etc.

Additional responsibilities

• Dispatching and moving equipment
• Pursuing additional trucking business

Required Qualifications

This is a demanding, hands-on and multi-tasking position which requires strong organization skills and an assertive personality. All of these skills are required:

• MUST be computer-savvy and highly organized – use of Microsoft Excel and computerized maintenance management systems (such as Samsara) is required.
• Experience with construction equipment
• Experience with tool-inventory software and systems
• Experience with trucking and equipment logistics and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of materials handling and transportation planning
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook and all forms of data entry
• Effective utilization of the internet as a research and information source
• Professional demeanor to represent the organization at all levels and in the public
• Understanding of the construction industry
• Ability to compose professional correspondence

Our EOE company participates in the background checks and random drug testing.

Salary range $70,000-$90,000