Foreman/Woman, Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Commercial

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity

Supervision

• Heavy duty equipment mechanics
• 5-10 people
• Industrial mechanics
• Apprentices
• Labourers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)