Equipment Coordinator

Kokosing•Fredericktown, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Equipment Coordinator provides support to construction projects within the Kokosing Group, focusing on managing equipment resources, processes, and services. This role involves tracking equipment locations, coordinating its movement between projects to optimize utilization and minimize outside rentals, and performing other duties within the Equipment Department. Kokosing is a large general contractor with over 75 years of experience, specializing in heavy civil/industrial construction and committed to its workforce.

Requirements

High school diploma required
5 years of experience in the construction industry or construction equipment rental industry
Must be knowledgeable with different pieces of construction equipment and their capabilities
Valid driver’s license and good driving record
Must have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize for efficiency.
Must be well tempered and outgoing, and possess the willingness to deal with work issues after work hours.
Must be customer service oriented, with a positive attitude, yet not afraid of confrontation.
Be a self-starter willing to take training in order to improve knowledge and skills.
Must have competent computer skills, familiar with Microsoft Office Suite of programs and Viewpoint Construction Software applications including Microsoft Outlook.
On Occasion must be willing to travel as required in order to perform job duties.
Continually work to improve the processes employed to manage equipment, through alternative methods, new technology, others ideas and suggestions.
The Team Member in this job must be knowledgeable about the Company’s safety policies and procedures as described in the company safety manual and associate handbook.
The Team Member must be knowledgeable in the safe operations of the equipment they manage and be willing to communicate that knowledge to others.

Responsibilities

Utilize calls, reports, jobsite visits, or other methods from project representatives to process requests for all types of equipment required for projects.
Ensure appropriate equipment is provided to projects for the specific application.
Search for alternative methods to fill equipment needs, such as new technology or suggesting different ways to complete tasks.
Work closely with the Trucking Department dispatcher, Maintenance personnel, and project teams to schedule and complete equipment moves in a timely manner to meet project deadlines.
Attend Weekly Scheduling Meetings and all internal Preconstruction Meetings for projects requiring the equipment managed.
Update and maintain Equipment Schedules for all projects for the equipment managed.
Monitor equipment utilization and work to improve it through better communication with the Field and reduction of outside rental equipment.
Notify Support Operations Management of expected shortages or excess pieces of equipment managed.
Act as a liaison between field supervision and maintenance division supervision to maintain equipment.
Monitor equipment repair costs for rebuilds and renovations for potential capitalization for the equipment managed.
Monitor equipment usage weekly by comparing revenue hours to meter hours, utilizing the three-week hour meter report, to ensure equipment is billed correctly when deployed.
Work closely with others in the department to fill equipment and material needs efficiently.
Monitor the status of equipment pieces listed as Available, Temporary Available, or Down to help improve equipment utilization.
Maintain accurate locator information for equipment locations and statuses in the computer system.
Refer to specific duties per attached Responsibilities List (Attachment A).
Supervise and mentor others as assigned.