Equipment Manager
AC Electric Company, Bakersfield, CA, United States
Ensure A-C Electric Company’s vehicle and equipment fleet operates
safely, reliably, and cost-effectively , supporting uninterrupted field operations across all regions. The Equipment Manager is accountable for fleet performance, cost control, and continuous improvement through strong partnerships with Safety, Procurement, Yard & Logistics, and field leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet & Equipment Lifecycle Management
Oversee the acquisition, deployment, utilization, maintenance, repair, and disposal of all company-owned and rented vehicles, trailers, and major equipment.
This includes vehicle registration and insurance coordination and requirements.
Establish and manage fleet lifecycle standards, including repair-versus-replace criteria, age/hour thresholds, and replacement timing.
Develop annual capital replacement and fleet optimization recommendations in coordination with Operations and Finance.
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
Evaluate the existing Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and determine whether improvements are required to increase uptime, reduce unplanned failures, and extend asset life.
Develop, refine, and enforce PM schedules aligned with manufacturer standards, regulatory requirements, and field conditions.
Partner with the Yard & Logistics Superintendent and Material & Equipment Coordinators to ensure consistent PM execution across all yards and regions.
Safety & Compliance
Partner closely with the Safety team to ensure fleet and equipment standards support company safety objectives.
Maintain DOT, OSHA, and internal compliance documentation, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
Support equipment-related safety initiatives, including inspections, operator readiness, and incident prevention.
Participate in safety meetings and future safety committee efforts as established by the company.
Partner with Procurement to negotiate and manage rental agreements, MSAs, and preferred vendor programs.
Establish pricing baselines, utilization benchmarks, and performance expectations to maximize volume discounts and cost efficiency.
Actively manage vendor performance related to cost, responsiveness, quality, and uptime.
Analyze rent-versus-own decisions and identify measurable cost-savings opportunities.
Field & Yard Partnership
Maintain a strong, service-oriented partnership with field leadership to ensure equipment availability and use case (could be customized) aligns with project schedules and productivity needs.
Work in close coordination with Material & Equipment Coordinators, under the leadership of the Yard & Logistics Superintendent, to improve asset visibility, transfers, and utilization.
Support material & equipment coordination teams by coordinating equipment availability for deliveries, mobilizations, and redeployments.
Data, Systems & Reporting
Implement and maintain fleet management, telematics, and asset tracking systems.
Track utilization, uptime, maintenance costs, and compliance metrics; report KPIs on a regular cadence.
Use data and benchmarking to support operational decisions, cost control, and continuous improvement.
Requisite Skills / Experience
5+ years of experience managing commercial or construction vehicle and equipment fleets
Demonstrated experience evaluating and improving preventive maintenance programs
Experience with fleet management and telematics platforms (e.g., Tenna)
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and equipment safety standards
Strong analytical, reporting, and cost management skills
Excellent coordination, communication, and partnership abilities
Pay Range:
$90,000 - $140,000. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
*A-C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
A-C Electric Company is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, M/F/D/V employer.
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safely, reliably, and cost-effectively , supporting uninterrupted field operations across all regions. The Equipment Manager is accountable for fleet performance, cost control, and continuous improvement through strong partnerships with Safety, Procurement, Yard & Logistics, and field leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Fleet & Equipment Lifecycle Management
Oversee the acquisition, deployment, utilization, maintenance, repair, and disposal of all company-owned and rented vehicles, trailers, and major equipment.
This includes vehicle registration and insurance coordination and requirements.
Establish and manage fleet lifecycle standards, including repair-versus-replace criteria, age/hour thresholds, and replacement timing.
Develop annual capital replacement and fleet optimization recommendations in coordination with Operations and Finance.
Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
Evaluate the existing Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and determine whether improvements are required to increase uptime, reduce unplanned failures, and extend asset life.
Develop, refine, and enforce PM schedules aligned with manufacturer standards, regulatory requirements, and field conditions.
Partner with the Yard & Logistics Superintendent and Material & Equipment Coordinators to ensure consistent PM execution across all yards and regions.
Safety & Compliance
Partner closely with the Safety team to ensure fleet and equipment standards support company safety objectives.
Maintain DOT, OSHA, and internal compliance documentation, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
Support equipment-related safety initiatives, including inspections, operator readiness, and incident prevention.
Participate in safety meetings and future safety committee efforts as established by the company.
Partner with Procurement to negotiate and manage rental agreements, MSAs, and preferred vendor programs.
Establish pricing baselines, utilization benchmarks, and performance expectations to maximize volume discounts and cost efficiency.
Actively manage vendor performance related to cost, responsiveness, quality, and uptime.
Analyze rent-versus-own decisions and identify measurable cost-savings opportunities.
Field & Yard Partnership
Maintain a strong, service-oriented partnership with field leadership to ensure equipment availability and use case (could be customized) aligns with project schedules and productivity needs.
Work in close coordination with Material & Equipment Coordinators, under the leadership of the Yard & Logistics Superintendent, to improve asset visibility, transfers, and utilization.
Support material & equipment coordination teams by coordinating equipment availability for deliveries, mobilizations, and redeployments.
Data, Systems & Reporting
Implement and maintain fleet management, telematics, and asset tracking systems.
Track utilization, uptime, maintenance costs, and compliance metrics; report KPIs on a regular cadence.
Use data and benchmarking to support operational decisions, cost control, and continuous improvement.
Requisite Skills / Experience
5+ years of experience managing commercial or construction vehicle and equipment fleets
Demonstrated experience evaluating and improving preventive maintenance programs
Experience with fleet management and telematics platforms (e.g., Tenna)
Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and equipment safety standards
Strong analytical, reporting, and cost management skills
Excellent coordination, communication, and partnership abilities
Pay Range:
$90,000 - $140,000. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
*A-C Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
A-C Electric Company is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, M/F/D/V employer.
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