Heavy Duty Shop Foreman - Grande Prairie

**ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING AWAY FROM HOME, MISSING OUT ON VALUABLE TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY?

IF YOU WANT A MONDAY TO FRIDAY SCHEDULE, OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES, AND WANT TO STAY LOCAL, THEN KEEP ON SCROLLING DOWN**

WHY JOIN THE UNION TRACTOR TEAM:

Opportunity for Advancement

Employee Appreciation & Well-Being

Work-Life Balance

Clean, Healthy and Safety Oriented Workplace

WE ARE GROWING…..BE PART OF THE UT FUTURE!!!!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals and experience our company culture where we strive to improve and better ourselves day in and day out so we can better support our employees and customers.

BENEFITS:

• Tool and Boot Allowance
• Parking, Coveralls and PPE Provided
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Benefits Package (dental, health, life insurance)
• Paid Vacation Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Pension Plan
• Company Events

POSITION PROFILE:

Our Service Department is looking for a Heavy Duty Shop Foreman who is a hands on leader to manage technicians and diligent enough to oversee the day to day operations in a manufacturing and production environment. If you possess a strong work ethic and can be entrusted to run a productive workshop, then this role is for you.

Job Duties but Not Limited To:

• Responsible for profitable and effective management assigned shop segments.
• Manage a team of technicians, apprentices in all aspects of productivity including quoting, diagnostics, and invoicing
• Liaise with Customer, Sales and internal teams as required on service issues and opportunities
• Assist in all technical aspects including diagnostics and parts support where required
• Manage warranty and rework to assigned targets
• Manage technicians to a timely and productive service schedule (Labor Utilization)
• Act as an ambassador for Health and Safety including corporate initiative such as CORE
• Comply with all safety requirements such as toolbox meetings, safety meetings and hazard analyses
• Manage administrative requirements such as cost coding, time and materials allocations, job stories, etc
• Perform required HR responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring disciplining and terminations
• Mentor and train mechanics and apprentices.
• Ensure Job Stories are complete for every work order
• Some hands on mechanical work may be required
• Other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Red Seal Journeyman Mechanic
• Proficient with SIS, Prosis and other OEM software packages
• Minimum 5 years Caterpillar experience
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• Experience with Volvo, Komatsu, and Deere an asset
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Computer literate
• Be able to pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Test

Reporting to: Branch Manager

Who We Are:

Founded in 1927, Union Tractor backs its product selection with almost 100 years of experience and as the largest non-O.E.M. heavy equipment parts and service dealer in Western Canada our mandate has always been to provide OEM quality service and parts at aftermarket prices, with 6 locations through Western Canada.

Our key market segments include Construction, Pipeline, Oil Sands, Aggregate, Forestry, Road Building, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Transportation.

*Gear Up for An Exciting Career*

*Get multi-brand experience in Heavy Duty off road equipment*

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Union Tractor is an equal opportunity employer, where we celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a safe, free of discrimination and free of harassment work environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and company needs.

THIS POSTING IS FOR OUR AB LOCATIONS: GRANDE PRAIRIE

LOCATION:

Grande Prairie: 11123 – 97 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3J6, Canada

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60.09 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• How many years of off-road heavy equipment mechanical experience do you have?
• How many years of shop supervisory experience do you have?
• Are you able to commute or plan to relocate before starting work at the location?

Work Location: In person