Foreman

Brandt Group of Companies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning

Career advancement

Benefits coverage

RRSP/pension programs

Job summary

Brandt Tractor Ltd is seeking a Foreman at our Stoney Creek location to organize daily field and shop activities and supervise service technicians.

The Foreman will ensure quality repair work for the Service Department, advise on technician skills and training needs, and maintain strong communication with customers and the service team.

Qualifications

• Minimum one of: Journeyman in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or equivalent
• Familiarity with John Deere and competitive products preferred
• Strong organizational skills required
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required
• Willingness to be available after-hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Organize the work performed and ensure quality control.
• Supervise the work of service technicians.
• Maintain an organized, clean work environment.
• Advise and mentor technicians.
• Commit to customer service and service excellence.
• Communicate effectively with customers, service team, and branch personnel.
• Establish and maintain an on-call field schedule.
• Converse with customers and operators via phone, email or in person.
• Manage costs and ensure profitability of the department.
• Open and close work orders, prepare warranty work orders.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Willing to be on-call after hours

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Customer and team communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Journeyman certification in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

760 South Service Rd
Stoney Creek, ON L8E5M6, CAN

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FOREM002427

Description

Brandt Tractor Ltd is currently seeking a Foreman reporting to our Stoney Creek location.

The successful applicant for this position will be responsible for the daily organization and dispatch of technicians, providing quality repair work for the Service Department, advising and making 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

• Responsible for the organization of the work performed and quality control
• Supervise the work of service technicians
• Maintain an organized, clean work environment
• Advise and mentor technicians
• Commitment to customer service and service excellence
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and other branch personnel
• Establish & maintain an on-call field schedule
• Converse with the customers and operators on the phone, email, or in person
• Manage costs and ensure profitability of the department
• Opening and closing work orders, preparing work orders for warranty
• Other duties as required

What We Look For

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is an asset
• Certified Journeyman in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade required
• Familiarity with John Deere and competitive products preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required
• Candidates must be willing to be available after-hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive 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, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching 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.