Equipment Engineer
The Equipment Engineer is responsible for managing and coordinating the Confidential Client's equipment and vehicle fleet to ensure accurate tracking, maintenance, and cost-effective utilization. This entry-level role involves collaborating with multiple teams, supporting preventive maintenance, managing records and reports, and assisting with equipment procurement and project setups. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction & Heavy Equipment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Equipment Engineer to support day-to-day administration and coordination of the equipment and vehicle fleet. This role ensures assets are accurately tracked, properly maintained, available when needed, and cost-effectively managed.
- Maintain accurate equipment, vehicle, and asset records
- Coordinate equipment scheduling, transfers, transportation, and project needs
- Assist with equipment purchases, onboarding, and new project setup
- Support preventive maintenance planning and tracking
- Track equipment costs, budgets, work orders, and supporting documentation
- Manage vehicle titles, registrations, renewals, and related records
- Monitor telematics data and help resolve reporting or data issues
- Prepare equipment utilization, cost, and management reports
- Assist with rental equipment coordination and tracking
- Communicate regularly with project teams, vendors, Accounting, and field personnel
- Travel to job sites as needed
What You’ll Bring
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Education | Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Automotive Technology, Diesel & Heavy Equipment, or a related field preferred
- Construction, heavy equipment, fleet, automotive, or related experience preferred but not required
- Entry-level candidates with strong organizational and analytical skills are encouraged to apply
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Burnet, TX. Occasional travel to local job sites will be required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.
Why Apply
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to join equipment operations within the construction and heavy-equipment sector. The role offers hands-on experience with fleet management systems, preventive maintenance planning, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration — with room to grow into expanded equipment management functions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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