LEAD MECHANIC

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Trican's core value, "Safe equipment and operations" is the priority in all activities
• Counsel associates about work-related issues and assist apprentices and technicians to correct job-skill deficiencies
• Provide developmental direction to apprentices
• Examine objects, systems, or facilities, and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment and skill of personnel
• Understanding the priorities of the maintenance department, its customers and stakeholders
• Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions
• Compile operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results
• Service, diagnose, repair, assemble, and maintain vehicles and perform other maintenance work
• Keep up to date with industry standards and regulations
• Continually strives to improve work processes, methods, environment, customer service, personal and team performance
• Provide guidance and instruction to less experienced operators, or apprentice maintenance personnel

Experience & Skills :

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic required
• Valid Class 1 license preferred; will consider Class 3 or 5
• 2+ years experience in a leadership role with fleet maintenance management experience preferred
• 4+ years experience with diesel maintenance and preventative maintenance required
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Safe driving skills; driver’s abstract will be requested
• Physically fit heavy lifting required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and web-based applications preferred
• Strong customer service, leadership and organizational skills required

What Makes Us Attractive :

• Values-driven organization
• Employee’s choice for full coverage or flexible benefits plan
• RRSP Matching Program
• $2,000 annual mental health coverage
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program
• UFA and Petro Canada fuel discount programs
• Community involvement through sponsorship of local events
• Inclusive Social Club offering a variety of activities
• Demonstrated commitment to an equitable and inclusive workforce driven by our Diversity & Inclusion Philosophy and our Indigenous Peoples Policy
• Focus on safety, training and development
• Career advancement opportunities

Working Conditions :

• 8 days on / 6 days off
• Must live near base of employment
• Pre-employment medical testing required
• Working in all weather conditions
30+ days ago