Equipment Specialist II - Traveler
Chicago, ILFull-time$72–118K/yrSeen todayStill listed today
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Job overview
Next 150 Construction seeks an Equipment Specialist II (Traveler) to support its Consolidated Equipment Solution programs across the country. The role conducts day-to-day operations for the equipment and temporary services business, including supporting new projects and covering extended absences. Regular travel is required, and the position works in jobsite and office environments.
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Overview
Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking an Equipment Specialist II (Traveler). This position will support our Consolidated Equipment Solution programs across the country. On new projects, when additional resources are needed, and to cover extended absences. This role will conduct day-to-day operations in support of the equipment & temporary services business for Next 150 Construction. Regular travel is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for the execution of a mega-site equipment rental program(s) where Next 150 provides equipment rentals to all trade partners onsite.
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Responsible for the equipment component to Next 150’s scope of work onsite.
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Possess a general understanding of all aspects of the equipment & services business as it applies to the Next 150 strategy and utilize key performance indicators for day-to-day decision making and recommendations to leadership.
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Utilize Next 150 processes to perform ongoing duties and transactions in purchasing, equipment fleet & inventory management, scheduling, billing, and customer relations.
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Partner with customers to provide suggestions & solutions to their equipment and service needs.
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Act as subject matter expert in selected product line(s) of equipment & temporary services.
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Prepare equipment and service bid packages as needed.
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Provide customers and vendors with pricing, availability, and specification details relating to equipment & service questions.
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Analyze and resolve equipment, inventory, service, and billing discrepancies for customers and vendors.
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Maintain records for fleet forecasts, location, maintenance, repairs, and warranty of equipment.
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Participate in the continuous improvement plan by identifying opportunities in the current process and documenting potential improvements.
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Identify opportunities to expand on business offerings and make suggestions to leadership.
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Participate in and help support safety activities and training.
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All other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Business, Accounting or related field (preferred)
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3+ years of experience in equipment rental, supply chain, or construction
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Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
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Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
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Ability to work autonomously and within a team, internally and externally
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Solid problem-solving skills
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Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
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Knowledge of procurement and asset management software
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Ability to identify common construction equipment and materials
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Thorough knowledge of logistics operations including equipment, warehouse, storage, and safety from start to finish
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
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Travel: as needed (>50%)
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Normal jobsite & office environment, and may be exposed temporarily to extreme weather
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Frequent activities: sitting, standing, walking, viewing computer screens
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Occasional activities: bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
The pay ranges from $72,000 - $118,000 plus benefits and retirement program.
Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.
Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,603 open Supply Chain jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$72–118K/yr
- Illinois median$83–121K/yr118 salary ranges
- US median$95–165K/yr3,142 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $95K, is 7% below the Illinois median midpoint ($102K) — in the middle half of Supply Chain salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 168 open Supply Chain jobs in Illinois and 5,603 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Caterpillar, Inc.16 open
- Accenture7 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Supply Chain postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,902 postings).
- Education
- 2,357 of the 5,603 open Supply Chain jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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