Equipment & Fleet Maintenance Manager

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 uptime, driving continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams.

Why Join BC Eco?

• 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

Why the Kootenays?

The Kootenays offer a rare combination of career opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and endless outdoor recreation, the region is ideal for those who enjoy skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, golfing, or simply spending time outdoors.

From the vibrant communities of Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail to the small-town charm of Salmo, Fruitvale, and Christina Lake, you'll find welcoming communities, shorter commutes, excellent schools, and a lifestyle that prioritizes family.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance function across multiple business units and locations, ensuring maintenance activities support operational requirements and business objectives.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to maintenance teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximize fleet availability, equipment reliability, and asset performance.

• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance and repair activities to minimize downtime and ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and ready for operation.

• Partner closely with Operations, Dispatch, and Planning teams to align maintenance schedules with fleet utilization and business demands.

• Analyze maintenance data, equipment trends, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, and cost management.

• Lead fleet lifecycle planning, including recommendations for equipment rebuilds, replacements, standardization initiatives, and capital investments.

• Develop and continuously improve maintenance systems, processes, reporting, and best practices across the organization.

• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, dealerships, and contractors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery and support.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and safety standards while effectively managing maintenance budgets and resources.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive maintenance experience in transportation, trucking, forestry, heavy equipment, industrial, or related environments, including leadership responsibility for maintenance teams and operations.

• Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, asset lifecycle management, and fleet performance optimization.

• Experience managing heavy-duty truck fleets, mobile equipment, trailers, and related assets, with a proven ability to reduce downtime and improve equipment availability.

• Demonstrated success leading maintenance planning, budgeting, vendor and contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives in a multi-site or operationally complex environment.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to leverage maintenance data, KPIs, and operational insights to support decision-making, cost control, and capital planning.

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic, Commercial Transport Mechanic, or related trade certification is preferred. Post-secondary education in Maintenance Management, Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field and experience with CMMS platforms are considered assets.

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 BC ECO Industrial Services

BC Eco Industrial Services is a broad-based forestry services provider with a strong focus on environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco 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.

If you require any accommodation at any point during the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources team at 778-754-4021.