Operations Support Specialist

Equipment Operations Specialist

Independence Excavating is seeking a motivated Equipment Operations Specialist to support the management of a large and diverse fleet of construction equipment and vehicles supporting multiple active construction projects.

This role will coordinate equipment purchases, rentals, and asset tracking across the organization while serving as the central point of contact for equipment requests from field operations. The ideal candidate has experience working with construction equipment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced construction environment.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to final completion, our team has been laying the foundation for excellence in heavy civil construction and demolition for more than 70 years. We combine industry innovation with decades of proven performance, delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with unmatched expertise. Our long-standing track record of success reflects our commitment to quality, integrity, and value — making us a trusted partner from the ground up. For seven decades, Independence Excavating has built a team of dedicated construction professionals whose experience and discipline set us apart in the industry.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

Typical Day

• Process equipment and vehicle requests from project team
• Coordinate equipment rentals with vendors and rental providers
• Schedule deliveries, transfers between jobs, and equipment returns
• Track rental durations and proactively manage off-rent datesAssist with equipment purchasing, vendor quotes, and order tracking
• Maintain Excel tracking logs for rentals, purchases, and asset locations
• Support onboarding of new equipment including documentation and asset entry
• Assist in developing equipment request procedures and SOPs
• Maintain vendor catalogs and equipment supplier contacts
• Support field teams with the equipment request and purchasing process
• Assist with rental invoice reconciliation and cost tracking

Do you have what it takes?

• 3+ years experience in construction equipment, fleet operations, equipment rentals, or construction equipment operations
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and jobsite operations
• Strong MS Excel skills and data entry/tracking skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple requests across multiple projects
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate internally, externally
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and follow-up skills
• Education: High School Diploma required; undergraduate degree preferred

Preferred Experience

• Construction company equipment or fleet departments
• Equipment rental companies (United Rentals, Sunbelt, Herc, etc.)
• Equipment dealerships (CAT, Komatsu, Deere, Volvo, etc.)
• Equipment distributors or construction operations support roles

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA & HSA
  • Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.