Fleet Planning Specialist - Texas First Rental

Job Summary: The Fleet Planning Specialist is responsible for daily interactions within the organization with a focus on utilization, efficiency, and overall fleet movement in the most cost-efficient way possible and in alignment with core business values. This position also monitors the effective utilization of assets while maintaining costs and area requirements. 

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions:

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission


• Performs fleet inspections, branch audits, and inventories


• Executes purchasing and commissioning of rental assets, fixed assets, and licensed assets


• Track equipment utilization and trends by cat/class


• Performs audits on licensed assets to verify compliance with company policy


• Works with store operations to gather utilization information and machine trends along with maximizing the equipment life cycles


• Pull reports and provide summaries of regional fleet levels, utilization, average age and usage


• Coordinates and executes all transfers requested through internal customers for maximum efficiency and effective utilization


• Schedules, acquires, and coordinates attachments to meet the needs and expectations of the Texas First Rental’s management and sales team


• Aide Fleet Department in updating and maintaining equipment specs and rental rates within the region and company


• Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge of both CAT and Allied products lines


• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards


• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong technical aptitude and understanding of construction equipment and rental industry


• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial markets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data


• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems


• Exceptional attention to detail


• Excellent oral and written communication skills 


• Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with vendors, own staff, and corporate executives to exchange information, influence and persuade


• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 


• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects


• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making


• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division quickly and accurately 


• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness 


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations


• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred


• Two or more years of related work-related skill, knowledge, or experience required; four or more years of experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel: 

• Travel up to 25% and overnight travel may be expected


• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty and responsibility satisfactorily Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities


• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc. 


• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations


• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines


• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue


• Frequently moves materials or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds


• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina


• Ascend/descend with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climb up and down ladder


• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work


• Safety training required; PPE required outside of office/parking lot area

Work Environment:

• This job is generally performed in a professional office environment


• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity


• Noise level may be loud at times


• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment


• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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