Field Foreman - Heavy Equipment - Construction & Forestry (Ottawa)

Brandt Group of Companies; Carlsbad Springs; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Continuous learning

Career advancement opportunities

Benefits package including health & RR

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies is seeking a Field Foreman for our Ottawa Construction & Forestry location. You will help coordinate and direct workload in the Service Department, guiding technicians and apprentices to deliver quality repair work.

You will advise the Service Manager on skill needs, organize on-call scheduling, and support training and safety initiatives while ensuring efficient operations and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other desktop tools.
• Ability to lead others.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician preferred.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assignment of jobs and work areas to Service Department staff.
• Assist in appraisal of repair orders and participate in repairs as needed.
• Directs and assists in diagnosing machine problems for technicians and apprentices.
• Inspect and repair special tools; recommend new tooling as required.
• Advise Service Manager on customer complaints.
• Establish and maintain on-call field schedule.
• Coordinate and schedule in-house technician training.
• Assist in coordinating quarterly safety meetings.
• Arrange for and participate in re-conditioning of used equipment and setup of new equipment.
• May approve release of equipment for delivery to customers.
• Open and close work orders and prepare warranty work orders.
• Provide performance feedback for service technicians and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Physical strength

Education

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (preferred)

Tools

John Deere equipment

Forklift license

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Field Foreman for our Ottawa Construction & Forestry location.

This position is responsible for assisting with coordinating and directing the workload of the Service Department for maximum efficiency and productivity while providing quality repair work; advise and make recommendations to the Service Manager regarding technician skills and training needs.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there's no place we'd rather be because just like them, it's when we're working hard and getting things done that we're at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That's Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Assists with the assignment of jobs and work areas to Service Department employees according to their skills and knowledge
• Assists in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the Service Department and may participate in repairs; may review repair orders for accuracy and completeness
• Directs and assists in the diagnosis of machine problems of technicians and apprentices
• Inspects and repairs all special tools; recommends new tooling as required
• Advises Service Manager of all customer complaints
• Establish and maintain on-call field schedule
• Coordinates and schedules in-house technician training
• Assists the Service Manager with coordinating and conducting quarterly safety meetings
• May arrange for and participate in re-conditioning of used equipment and set-up of new equipment
• May approve the release of equipment for delivery to the customer
• Opening and closing work orders, preparing work orders for warranty
• May assist in providing performance feedback for service technicians and staff to the Service
• Other duties as assigned

What We Look For

• Must possess excellent communication/organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard desktop functions
• Ability to lead others
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician preferred
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products
• Forklift license preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It's as simple as that.