Fleet Lead

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Reporting to: Fleet Director.
• Scope: Fleet, maintenance, and tooling operations within the assigned region.

The Opportunity

The Regional Fleet Lead ensures vehicles and equipment meet operational requirements across the assigned region. Working closely with Operations and reporting to the Fleet Director, you will lead maintenance activities, monitor fleet utilization, and implement consistent practices that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet operations.

This opportunity suits an experienced fleet professional who combines team leadership with practical maintenance planning and sound judgment about equipment performance and costs. You will coordinate resources with project needs, oversee regional tooling activities, and help improve equipment availability and reliability.

Key Elements of the Role

• Work with Operations and other departments to align fleet and personnel resources with project schedules and operational requirements.
• Monitor fleet utilization, maintain accurate equipment inventories, and analyze vehicle condition and performance to recommend timely replacements or upgrades.
• Lead the maintenance team in completing repairs and preventive servicing to minimize downtime. Review major repairs with the Fleet Director, considering asset history, age, utilization, mileage, and cost-effectiveness.
• Audit daily pre-trip inspections, ensure fleet compliance with applicable regulations, including FMCSA/DOT requirements, and verify jurisdiction-specific documentation is complete before vehicles or equipment are issued.
• Ensure shops and yards meet applicable occupational health and safety standards and maintain safe, organized working conditions.
• Coordinate the movement of vehicles and equipment between project sites and yards, managing logistics and associated costs.
• Manage vendor performance against contractual requirements, source equipment and parts as needed, and review pricing and suitability to maintain competitiveness and value.
• Oversee the regional Tool Lead or Tool Coordinator, ensuring tooling inspections, tracking, and inventory processes remain accurate and compliant.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum five years of experience in vehicle fleet management or a related field.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead a maintenance team and manage maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of emerging fleet management technologies and industry best practices.
• Good working knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and state regulations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication in person and by phone.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.