Fleet Utilization and Deployment Manager

Fleet Utilization and Deployment Manager Location: Irving, TX Company: Lindamood, Inc.

Overview:

Lindamood, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction, is seeking a Fleet Utilization and Deployment Manager to oversee the daily assignment, tracking, and optimization of our equipment fleet across multiple projects. This role is critical to ensuring that equipment resources are efficiently utilized, downtime is minimized, and field operations receive the equipment support needed to maintain project schedules.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, proactive problem-solver who can adapt quickly in a dynamic, field-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day scheduling, deployment, and movement of heavy equipment and support vehicles across active and upcoming project sites

Monitor and maximize fleet utilization by analyzing deployment plans, idle reports, and usage patterns

Maintain real-time records of equipment assignments, availability, and usage through HCSS Dispatcher and related systems

Coordinate closely with superintendents, project managers, and shop managers to fulfill equipment needs and forecast future requirements

Support preventative maintenance scheduling and downtime management by collaborating with maintenance teams and tracking status through HCSS Equipment360

Track and analyze utilization rates, equipment hours, downtime incidents, and movement metrics using HCSS HeavyJob reporting tools

Optimize logistics to reduce unnecessary mobilizations and improve operational efficiency

Ensure fleet operations are compliant with DOT regulations, internal safety policies, and all legal transport requirements

Assist in planning equipment needs for project mobilization and demobilization phases

Produce regular utilization reports, fleet dashboards, and performance summaries for leadership review

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in fleet management, logistics coordination, dispatching, or construction operations (heavy civil or heavy equipment experience highly preferred)

Strong working knowledge of heavy civil construction equipment (e.g., excavators, cranes, dozers, loaders, trucks, trailers)

Experience using HCSS software, specifically HeavyJob, Equipment360, and Dispatcher preferred but not required.

Familiarity with DOT compliance, heavy haul permitting, and equipment transport logistics

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize under pressure

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coordinating across departments

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or college education preferred

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to project sites and equipment yards

Work Environment:

Based at the company equipment yard with frequent field visits

Outdoor work required at times in varying weather conditions

Must be available for flexible hours, including some early mornings, late evenings, or weekends based on project needs