Foreman

Brandt Group of Companies; Vernon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Job summary

Brandt Tractor Ltd is seeking a Foreman in Vernon, BC to organize and dispatch technicians, supervise the service team, and ensure quality repairs for the Vernon Service Department. The role involves mentoring technicians, maintaining safety and organization, and communicating effectively with customers and branch personnel.

The candidate should have heavy equipment experience, journeyman status in the trade, and be willing to work after-hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heavy equipment service environment is highly valued.
• Journeyman certification in heavy equipment trade is required or equivalent.
• Experience in a service department setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize the work and ensure quality control for the service department.
• Supervise Service Technicians and mentor junior staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work environment.
• Advise and mentor Technicians on skills and training needs.
• Maintain an on-call field schedule and communicate with customers and operators.
• Open and close work orders; prepare warranty work orders.
• Manage costs to ensure department profitability.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Lead others

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Availability after-hours

Physical fitness

Education

Journeyman in Heavy Duty Equipment trade

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

• Posted on August 13, 2026

Locations

3104 - 48th Ave
Vernon, BC V1T3R6, CAN

• Service Techs - Mechanics
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FOREM002425

Description

Brandt Tractor Ltd is currently seeking a Foreman reporting to our Vernon Construction & Forestry location.

The successful applicant for this position will be responsible for the daily organization and dispatch of technicians, providing quality repair work for theVernon 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 as well as quality control
• Supervise the work of Service Technicians
• Maintain an organized clean work environment
• Advise and mentor Technicians
• Commitment to customer service, service excellence and 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 & 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

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
• Experience in a service department setting
• Familiarity with John Deere and competitive products preferred
• Forklift license preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills required
• Candidates must be willing to be available after-hours
• Ability to lead others
• 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.