Equipment Operations Specialist – Construction Logistics & Maintenance

Job Description

FEC Equipment Specialist | Turner Construction Company

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Turner Construction Company, located in Detroit, MI. Turner Construction is a leading construction firm, and this position supports its First Equipment Company division. This role is crucial for ensuring that all necessary tools, fleet vehicles, and equipment are safely available and fully functional for construction projects. The FEC Equipment Specialist helps maintain the smooth flow of operations by managing equipment inventory, logistics, and maintenance processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Regular
• Location: In-person, Detroit, MI
• Pay: $78000–$107000 yearly
• Team: Supports First Equipment Company (FEC) operations and construction field operations.
• Mission: Ensure tools, fleet vehicles, and equipment are available, safe, and functional for construction projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite of applications, Excel, database applications, inventory systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Support daily equipment operations, including receiving, staging, organizing, and tracking of tools and equipment.
• Logistics: Coordinate the pickup and delivery of equipment to and from project sites, including preparation, loading, and unloading.
• Maintenance: Perform basic equipment inspections and minor maintenance tasks to support functionality and safety.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct timely data entry within equipment tracking systems and ERP platforms.
• Compliance: Follow company policies, safety protocols, and operational standards related to equipment handling, while maintaining organized and clean work areas.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or GED required, or a Bachelor’s Degree. Core domain knowledge in construction, logistics, equipment operations, or warehouse management.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience or coursework in construction, logistics, equipment operations, or warehouse management. Basic understanding of construction equipment, jobsite logistics, and equipment maintenance requirements for hand and power tools.
• Skills: 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 to follow procedures; professional verbal and written communication skills; proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, and inventory/ERP systems.
• Bonus: Familiarity with continuous improvement concepts, methodologies, and tools; willingness to embrace change and learn new processes and technologies quickly.