Equipment and Fleet Operations Lead, Houston
Blazey Construction Services | Houston, TX | Full time | $70,000 to $80,000 per year
You know heavy equipment, and you know the difference between a machine that's down and a crew that's waiting on it. This isn't a desk job. You'll be out on active jobsites across the Houston area, working with foremen and superintendents, dealers, and service shops to keep equipment and fleet running. It's also a chance to grow into a bigger fleet leadership role as the company expands.
Blazey Construction Services is a Texas contractor doing utility construction (wet and dry utilities), civil construction, roadway construction and rehabilitation in asphalt and concrete, and pavement sub-grade work. We're hiring an Equipment and Fleet Operations Lead to be the field-facing voice of the Equipment Department in Texas, reporting to the Director of Fleet and Facilities.
What you'll do
- Represent the Equipment Department in the field across the greater Houston area.
- Visit active jobsites regularly to meet with foremen and superintendents and understand their equipment and vehicle needs, service issues, rentals, and utilization.
- Build strong relationships with field leadership, as the link between Texas operations and the wider Equipment team.
- Size up equipment and fleet problems and coordinate the right response: service, repair, rental, replacement recommendations, or escalation.
- Coordinate service and repairs with internal teams, dealers, rental companies, and third-party vendors.
- Build and maintain relationships with local equipment dealers, vehicle service providers, and rental companies.
- Follow up on open issues and vendor commitments so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Spot underused assets, unnecessary rentals, and recurring problems, and find ways to control costs and improve fleet performance.
- Help coordinate equipment moves, rentals, service schedules, and inspections.
- Keep the Director of Fleet and Facilities and the Equipment team informed on field conditions and emerging needs.
- Keep accurate records of equipment and fleet activity, repairs, vendors, and follow-ups.
- Make day-to-day coordination calls within guidelines, and escalate larger financial, operational, or asset decisions.
- Help shape the equipment and fleet processes and systems as the company grows.
What you bring
- 3 to 6 years of experience in heavy equipment, construction, fleet operations, equipment rental, dealership operations, field service, or a related area (preferred).
- Experience coordinating equipment or vehicle service, repairs, vendors, or field operations (preferred).
- Working knowledge of heavy construction equipment and/or fleet operations, and the ability to recognize common service and operational issues.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with field crews, vendors, and leadership.
- Strong organization and follow-through, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving field environment.
- Sound judgment on when to act, when to gather more information, and when to escalate.
- Comfort working independently while staying closely aligned with the team.
- Willingness to spend significant time in the field and travel around the greater Houston area.
- A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Bilingual English and Spanish (required).
Room to grow
You'll work closely with the Director of Fleet and Facilities and gain experience in heavy equipment and on-road fleet operations, maintenance and service management, lifecycle and replacement decisions, rentals and utilization, vendor and dealer relationships, cost management, fleet technology, and long-term fleet planning. For the right person, this role can grow into a broader equipment and fleet leadership position as the company expands.
Benefits
- Company vehicle and gas card
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Additional company benefits in accordance with company plans and policies
The work environment
You'll split your time between the field and the office, traveling regularly to job sites and vendor locations throughout Texas. Expect outdoor weather, construction environments, and equipment operations, with the ability to stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. You'll follow OSHA and applicable state safety rules and wear the right PPE.
Blazey Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and applicable laws. Employment is at-will.