Barrett Industries Fleet Manager / Assistant Equipment Manager Syracuse, NY

$80,000-$110,000 Per Year Depending on Experience

The Fleet Manager / Assistant Equipment Manager is responsible for supporting the effective management, maintenance, compliance, and lifecycle planning of Barrett Industries' fleet and equipment assets across all divisions. Primary focus of this role will be for fleet vehicles, mobile construction/ manufacturing equipment, but will be involved as needed for liquid terminals, asphalt, aggregate and concrete operations. This role oversees systems and processes related to equipment data, preventive maintenance scheduling, fleet telematics, procurement coordination, compliance programs, and regional equipment support. This position works closely with regional operations, shops, accounting, procurement, and corporate teams to ensure equipment readiness, safety, accuracy of records, and cost control. This position reports directly to the Equipment Manager and will be based out of our Hamilton, OH (Or Syracuse, NY) office.

• Manage, streamline, and update processes, including data collection from telematics, inspections, and repair orders.
• Lead and/or support financial forecasting and budgeting for equipment utilization, revenue recovery, maintenance/repair spend, and logistics/transfer costs; support monthly/quarterly review cadence and variance narratives.
• Build and maintain demand forecasts (near-term scheduling + longer-range pipeline), identifying risk periods (peaks, gaps, and regional constraints) and recommending mitigation (moves, vendor coverage, and timing adjustments).
• Support business case development for fleet additions/replacements (capital planning, utilization assumptions, lifecycle and total-cost framing) to improve future investment decisions.
• Support capital approval workflows, ROI preparation, and leadership presentations.
• Provide training and best practice guidance as needed.

• Strategic development and implementation of maintenance programs aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and other safety/environmental standards.
• Coordinate monthly shop meetings.
• Support communication, training, and compliance tracking across the Company.
• Track and analyze maintenance costs.

• Partner with Procurement and Regional teams on RFQs including rentals, fuel, maintenance and stock items
• Issue purchase orders per company policies; manage work orders, invoice reconciliation, and related administrative duties.
• Assist regions with maintaining active fuel fleet cards

• B.S. or equivalent experience in mechanical, industrial or civil engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in equipment fleet management, maintenance operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of equipment lifecycle planning, compliance, and maintenance processes.
• Familiarity with JDE- Oracle, telematics, CMMS platforms, or similar systems highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, including data analysis and building clear, data-driven presentations to support operational and equipment management decisions.
• Strong communication, problemsolving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work crossfunctionally with operations, shops, procurement, and corporate teams.
• Work with the utmost concern for safety for self and others.
• This position involves 10-15% travel, including site visits and company meetings.