Foreman

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Health and dental coverage

Retirement savings

Job summary

Brandt Tractor Ltd seeks a Foreman at its Regina Construction and Forestry location. The successful applicant will organize daily work, dispatch technicians, and oversee quality repair work for the service department, advising the Service Manager on technician skills and training needs.

The role requires coordination with customers and branch personnel, maintaining safety and cost-effective operations, and providing leadership within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to be available after-hours.
• Experience in a heavy equipment service environment is preferred.
• Previous service department experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize work and supervise service technicians.
• Maintain an orderly, safe work environment and mentor technicians.
• Coordinate scheduling, dispatch, and communication with customers.
• Contribute to profitability and cost control of the department.
• Open/close work orders and prepare warranty paperwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

After-hours availability

Experience in heavy equipment

Service department experience

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift license

Job description

Brandt Tractor Ltd is currently seeking a Foreman reporting to our Regina Construction and Forestry location. The successful applicant for this position will be responsible for the daily organization and dispatch of technicians, providing quality repair work for the Campbell River 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

• 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
• 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
• Experience in a service department setting required
• Familiarity with John Deere and competitive products preferred
• Forklift license preferred

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.