Lead Hand - Chassis Bay - Westech Vac Systems

Burnham Nationwide, Inc.; Nisku; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of chassis equipment is hiring a Lead Hand to oversee the Chassis Bay operations. This role involves leadership responsibilities for check-ins, maintenance, and preparation of chassis, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have mechanical aptitude and required experience in heavy-duty truck work. Competitive compensation and robust benefits package are offered for this permanent position in Nisku, Alberta.

Benefits

Market-competitive compensation package

Robust Group Benefits

Educational Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in heavy-duty truck or Vac truck chassis work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering layout.
• Familiarity with winterization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities related to check-ins and maintenance of chassis.
• Conduct inspections and report defects.
• Lead and mentor chassis bay technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Communication

Education

Class 5 driver’s license

Tools

Chassis programming

Job description

Lead Hand - Chassis, Westech

SUMMARY:

We are actively recruiting for a Lead Hand to lead our Chassis Bay. They will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to the check-ins, maintenance, and mechanical preparation of chassis. This role ensures that incoming chassis are properly checked in, winterized, and prepped according to engineering layouts. The Lead Hand supervises the chassis team and collaborates with engineering and operations to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

BRANCH:Westech Vac Systems, Nisku, Alberta

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Manufacturing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

• 1 Vacancy
• In-shop
• Permanent
• Monday-Friday, day shift (over-time required)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 3 preferred)
• 2-3 years of experience in heavy-duty truck or Vac truck chassis work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, especially with chassis
• Experience with Vac Truck Manufacturing, an asset
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering layout
• Familiarity with winterization procedures and cold-weather truck prep.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Knowledge of Chassis programming an asset (allision, Cummins)
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Able to effectively communicate with all other departments in the facility
• Detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and positive team attitude

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and log new chassis upon arrival.
• Conduct thorough inspections using a standardized checklist, including frame integrity, suspension, and air lines readiness.
• Identify and report any defects or discrepancies to the foreman and production manager.
• Winterize in-stock chassis to ensure readiness for cold-weather operations.
• Ensure all stored chassis meet operational and safety standards.
• Lead and mentor chassis bay technicians in mechanical tasks.
• Assign and assist with daily duties based on engineering layouts and production priorities.
• Monitor progress and ensure work is completed to spec and on schedule.
• Interpret engineering drawings and layouts specific to the builds.
• Guide and assist the team in installing mechanical components such as PTO systems, blowers, transfer case assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe chassis bay environment.
• Track inventory of tools, parts, and consumables.
• Ensure compliance with company safety protocols and industry regulations.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time

WHY WORK AT Westech?

• Talented, dedicated and passionate team to work with
• Exceptional best-in-class products and service offerings for our customers
• Market-competitive compensation package with annual increase opportunities
• Robust Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company – inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
• Paid Personal Days
• Charitable Giving Program
• Educational Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan
• Federally recognized as a certified Employment Equity organization
• Member of multiple provincial safety programs and COR certified

Our Core People Values: Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation and Ambition

WHO WE ARE:

As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.

Westech Vac Systems is a leading manufacturer of code vacuum equipment under the Westech brand. Westech demonstrates a sense of pride in our work, our employees’ development and success, and building exceptional lifetime relationships with our customers.

JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an “employer of choice” culture. We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry. We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S. and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees. JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.

JJE and Westech Vac Systems are a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

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If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.

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