FEC Equipment Specialist

Turner Construction Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA/FSAs

Paid vacation

Holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

End-of-year appreciation pay

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced equipment operations support professional in Columbus, OH. You will help manage tools, fleet vehicles, and equipment to keep projects safe, on schedule, and compliant with safety standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating deliveries, performing basic maintenance, maintaining records in ERP systems, and supporting field operations across project sites. Travel of 20-30% is required and a strong focus on safety and efficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 2+ years in construction/logistics/equipment operations.
• Understanding of construction equipment, site logistics, and tool maintenance requirements.
• Commitment to safety practices in material handling and operations.
• Experience operating forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous record-keeping.
• Good listening and follow-up abilities; proactive communication.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Clear verbal and written communication; reliable team member.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment operations including receiving, staging, organizing, and tracking tools and equipment.
• Coordinate pickup/delivery of equipment to project sites and assist with loading/unloading.
• Perform basic inspections and minor maintenance for safety and functionality.
• Maintain inventory records and data entry in ERP and inventory systems.
• Schedule equipment and document routine maintenance, repairs, and calibrations.
• Respond to equipment requests and ensure proper documentation from site teams.
• Assist with check-in/out, track usage, and identify missing items.
• Follow safety policies and wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Keep storage yards and tool rooms organized and clean.
• Participate in process improvements to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

Skills

Equipment operations

Logistics coordination

Data entry

Safety protocols

Communication

Forklift operation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Division: First Equipment Company

Project Location(s): Columbus, OH 43201 USA

Travel Involved: 20-30%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Support First Equipment Company (FEC) operations including equipment inventory, logistics, and maintenance processes. Support construction field operations; help to ensure tools, fleet vehicles, and equipment are available, safe, and functional. Maintain accurate records, conduct data entry, and assist with equipment movement and basic inspections.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Support First Equipment Company (FEC) equipment operations, including daily activities for receiving, staging, organizing, and tracking of tools and equipment.
• Coordinate pickup and delivery of equipment to and from project sites; provide support for preparation, loading, and unloading activities.
• Perform basic equipment inspections and minor maintenance tasks to support functionality and safety.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct timely data entry of information within equipment tracking systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
• Support equipment scheduling and document routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibrations.
• Respond to equipment requests; support timely delivery and proper documentation from project and site teams.
• Assist with equipment check-in/out processes, track usage, and identify damaged or missing items.
• Follow company policies, safety protocols related to equipment handling, operational standards, and wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in FEC storage yards, shops, and tool rooms.
• Participate in process improvement efforts to help streamline logistics, improve efficiency, and reduce equipment downtime.
• Lift and move heavy items, work outdoors or in warehouse setting, and travel to job sites as needed.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
• Travel required

  Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

  Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at warehouse or construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 73,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited program, High School Diploma or GED required, and minimum of 2 years of experience or coursework in construction, logistics, equipment operations, warehouse management, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic understanding of construction equipment, jobsite logistics, and equipment maintenance requirements for hand and power tools
• Familiar with and committed to follow safety practices related to material handling and equipment operations
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment (certification required or willingness to attain)
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability follow procedures and maintain accurate records
• Active listening skills and responsive with strong follow-up practices
• Process skills to think through logistics and communicate expectations
• Ability to professionally engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, team-oriented, and willing to work in a fast-paced and hands-on environment
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous learning
• Familiar with continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools
• Embrace change and quick learner to adopt processes, information, and technology enhancements
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, Excel skills, and database applications, inventory systems, or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, a plus

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.