Equipment & Fleet Manager - West Kootenays, BC

As Equipment & Fleet Manager, you will lead the maintenance strategy, fleet reliability, and equipment performance of our growing operation. Working closely with Operations, Equipment Planning, Procurement, and Safety, you will ensure our fleet remains safe, reliable, cost-effective, and ready to support operational success. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is passionate about maximizing up-time, driving continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

This position is based in the West Kootenays, British Columbia. Relocation assistance may be available for the successful candidate who is required to move to the area.

Why Join Sutherland Heavy Civil?

• Meaningful work on civil construction, mining, and infrastructure projects

• Competitive pay, comprehensive rewards and benefits

• Quality equipment, resources, and support to help you perform at your best

• Opportunities to build a long-term career, not just a job

• A team-first culture built on safety, respect, and accountability

• Local roots and proud supporters of the communities where we live and work

Compensation & Schedule

$110,000 per year (negotiable)

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fleet Maintenance Operations across multiple business units and locations, providing leadership, coaching, and support to maintenance teams.

• Drive a Strong Safety Culture by promoting accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to company and regulatory safety standards.

• Manage Preventative & Predictive Maintenance Programs to maximize fleet availability and minimize equipment downtime.

• Improve Fleet Reliability and Asset Performance by enhancing equipment uptime, lifecycle management, and overall operational efficiency.

• Analyze Maintenance Data and KPIs to identify trends, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate Maintenance Planning and Scheduling to ensure equipment availability aligns with operational and business requirements.

• Develop and Optimize Maintenance Systems including processes, reporting tools, performance metrics, and maintenance tracking programs.

• Manage Vendor and Contractor Relationships with dealerships, suppliers, repair facilities, and service providers to ensure quality and cost-effective support.

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Financial Stewardship by maintaining compliance with policies and regulations while managing maintenance budgets and cost-control initiatives.

• Support Safe and Efficient Operations through hazard awareness, risk mitigation, and proactive protection of employees, equipment, and communities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive fleet, transportation, or heavy equipment maintenance experience, including 3-5 years of maintenance leadership experience.

• Strong expertise in preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, asset lifecycle management, maintenance planning, and fleet performance optimization.

• Proven experience managing heavy-duty truck fleets, trailers, and mobile equipment, with the ability to analyze maintenance KPIs, cost trends, and operational data.

• Solid knowledge of transportation regulations, commercial vehicle requirements, occupational health & safety standards, and regulatory compliance, with a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and willingness to travel.

• Preferred qualifications include a Journeyperson trade certification, post-secondary education in a related field, and experience in forestry, bulk transportation, multi-site maintenance operations, project management, and capital planning.

Benefits & Total Rewards

• Extended health, dental and vision

• Life and travel insurance coverages

• Comprehensive wellness and paramedical support

• Employee assistance program

• Generous pension matching

• Referral bonus opportunities

About Sutherland Heavy Civil

Sutherland Heavy Civil is a broad-based forestry services provider with a strong focus on environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. For over 15 years, Sutherland Heavy Civil has delivered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building and maintenance, and equipment rental services across British Columbia and Alberta.

About Sutherland Group

The Sutherland Group is a family of companies operating across transportation, construction, forestry, environmental, mining, marine, and industrial services. For 30 years, we have invested in our people, supported career growth, and delivered exceptional work for our customers and communities.

Join the Team

Ready to build your career with a team that lives its values every day? We seek people who are Curious & Adaptable, Trustworthy, Humbly Confident, Better Together, and ready to Make It Happen. We'd love to hear from you.

Different perspectives build better teams. The Sutherland Group of Companies is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from any protected basis such as persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America and any other basis under applicable law.