Superintendent, Mechanical

Dawson Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Dawson Road Maintenance seeks a highly skilled Superintendent, Mechanical to lead the fleet service program in Fort St. John, BC. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Manager, Operations and focuses on reliable equipment through strong planning and team leadership.

You will supervise the maintenance team, coordinate preventative maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety plans and government regulations while maintaining thorough equipment records and optimizing spare parts usage.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certificate in heavy duty or commercial transport mechanics is required.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in a maintenance context.
• Proven ability to plan and schedule preventative maintenance.
• Experience with maintenance best practices and warranty compliance.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance plans to maximize fleet reliability.
• Schedule repairs and preventative maintenance across assigned equipment.
• Direct and coach the maintenance team to follow shop procedures.
• Supervise mechanical staff and ensure adherence to safety programs.
• Ensure equipment is inspected and calibrated per manufacturer or regulatory standards.
• Maintain equipment records and manage spare parts inventory.
• Monitor compliance with safety and vehicle regulations (CVSE, etc.).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance planning

Equipment maintenance

Strong communication

Team coaching

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman Certificate in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

True Context

Vehicle tracking systems

Job description

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for a highly skilled leader to ensure optimal fleet service and reliability through proficient equipment maintenance, detailed planning, and organizational expertise, consistently achieving company objectives.

In this role, you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a permanent, full-time position of Superintendent, Mechanical will report to the Manager, Operations. This position is based in Fort St. John, BC and may require some local travel and throughout our great province.

WHY FORT ST. JOHN

Working from Fort St. John in this 5-days-per-week position offers the best of both worlds: a rewarding career and more time for the life you love. With a schedule that lets you sleep at home each night, you'll spend less time away and more time with family, friends, and your community. Fort St. John combines big-city amenities with a small-town feel, offering access to recreation, arts, dining, and outdoor adventure right at your doorstep. Whether you enjoy lakes, hiking, fishing, or simply taking advantage of the region's long summer days, you'll have more opportunities to enjoy your downtime while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What Success Looks Like

• Determine methods and course of action to achieve departmental goals, using effective planning to reach efficient performance.
• Schedule and prioritize equipment repair and maintenance on all equipment, including preventative maintenance and warranty compliance schedules.
• Manages and directs the activities of maintenance team in proper shop operating procedures.
• Supervises and coaches the activities of all mechanical employees of highway maintenance equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment is completely inspected and is calibrated based on the manufacturer’s recommendations or government standard.
• Support on-the-job including identifying all sources of equipment maintenance, repair and spare parts. Ensure the ready status of idle equipment.
• Establish productivity expectations and track the production and activity of the mechanic workforce.
• Develop and maintain files on all equipment for historical data.
• Effectively train, coach, discipline and develop employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the maintenance shop.
• Support and monitor compliance with the company Safe and Efficient Equipment Program, Environmental Management Plan and Occupational Health & Safety Plan.
• Ensure compliance with WSBC, ICBC & Commercial Transport regulations (CVSE).

What You Bring

• Journeyman Certificate in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanics or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Driver’s License, minimum Class 5. Class 3 with Air is an asset.
• CVIP Inspection license is preferred, or willingness to acquire.
• Knowledge and experience in Preventative Maintenance Programs.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment and trucks is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable national laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Familiar with equipment electronic record systems including Automated Vehicle Tracking.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Teams, Power BI and True Context is an asset.
• Effective management skills, with a strong focus on operations and business processes.
• Understanding of road maintenance, equipment, and construction industry.
• Strong ability to coach the team to get the best out of everyone.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.