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Shop Foreman - Southern BCArrow Transportation Systems Inc • Kamloops, British Columbia
Shop Foreman - Southern BC

Shop Foreman - Southern BC

Arrow Transportation Systems Inc • Kamloops, British Columbia
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Over 100 years in business, the Arrow Group of Companies has led the way in developing service focused transportation solutions by working with a broad range of customers, hauling a wider variety of products, and expanding our presence throughout Canada and the United States. Arrow is an industry leading transportation, distribution and materials handling organization.

The Ashcroft, BC Mining Division specializes in serving key customers by hauling bulk materials such as copper ore and amended soils, compost and mulches across Western Canada. We employ approximately 20 at this division which includes our drivers, mechanics and management team.

We Offer

  • Competitive Pay : $50.50 / hr, 40 hour work weeks, OT available
  • $2000 signing bonus for Red Sealed Journeymen!
  • Relocation Assistance for the right candidate
  • Pension : $3.02 / hr or $6300 / year into your pension - 100% paid by Arrow
  • Full Benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more 100% paid by Arrow
  • Flexible Day Shifts Available - Monday - Friday
  • 100% insurance paid on your tools
  • Boot allowance and all other PPE supplied including coveralls.
  • Year round work
  • New equipment
  • Direct deposit pay

Responsibilities

The primary role of the Working Shop Foreman is the productive and cost effective management of the Shop. The Working Shop Foreman oversees the shop, directs and assesses the work of journeyman and apprentice level mechanics and performs the managerial and administrative requirements of the role. You will also be working on the shop floor approx. 50% of the time and are required to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of tractors, trailers and mobile equipment. You have the ability to troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, the ability to repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components and have proven supervisory skills.

  • Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
  • Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents / injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
  • Oversee, supervise, train and / or assess 2 to 10 journeyman or apprentice level mechanics (depending on shop size and location).
  • Follows all required and associated rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure divisional fleet on-board systems have a high degree of serviceability to that they can be properly utilized.
  • Make recommendations on parts and equipment specifications.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
  • Provide routine maintenance on tractors, trailers and mobile equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
  • Comply with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics
  • Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulations participate in identifying hazards
  • Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
  • Check all equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
  • Diagnose defects in all equipment.
  • Diagnose any faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair that is required.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical transmissions, drive-trains and final drives.
  • Perform and assess incidental welding repairs on equipment.
  • Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required.
  • Operate automotive servicing equipment, e.g. A / C recycler, etc.
  • Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
  • Ability to operate the equipment that is serviced i.e. bring trucks, trailers and mobile equipment in and out of the shop.
  • Installation of new and added-on equipment.
  • Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting diagnostics and repair.
  • Repair cooling, and lubrication systems.
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques.
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize daily work.
  • Accurate completion of work orders and time cards.
  • Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation on file.
  • Other mechanical repair work as required.
  • You Possess

  • A Journeyman’s certificate or have Red Seal – Commercial Transport, Heavy Equipment, or Welder
  • Proven successful supervisory / people management experience
  • A positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset
  • Embodiment of Arrow's Core Values : Safety, Quality, Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork and Fun!
  • Strong safety mindset
  • Quality oriented
  • Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics.
  • Experience with routine maintenance operations.
  • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  • Able to work well under pressure.
  • Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Computer literate. Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning custom software applications. Experience with TMT an asset.
  • Must pass physical to ensure bonafide job requirements can be fulfilled.
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