Heavy Equipment Technician Foreman - Edmonton, Canada - Abalone Construction

Abalone Construction

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

What We Offer
We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work overtime. Our growing team allows for opportunities for advancement and our benefits providers are competitive in our industry, allowing access to tuition and scholarship opportunities for your family

Summary of Position
Abalone Construction is a privately owned company with over 30 years specializing in Industrial and Commercial civil construction. We offer construction services in a variety of markets including Infrastructure, Roadbuilding, and Land Development.

Role and Responsibilities
The Foreperson will assist the Repair Facility & Operations Manager with:

achieving departmental goals

- scheduling & prioritizing of the equipment repairs & maintenance on all equipment, including preventative maintenance & warranty compliance schedules
- efficiently training, coach, mentor, discipline & develop employees to achieve and maintain positive working relationships within the maintenance shop
- implementing effective planning to improve efficiencies & performance of shop, equipment & staff

In addition, the Foreperson is expected to support the shop as required in day-to-day tasks such as:

Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and repair for heavy equipment with mínimal supervision
Wide knowledge of the CAT, Cummins, Deere, Komatsu, Kenworth and Terex
Identify and repair deficiencies in a timely manner
Operate a forklift or overhead crane as needed
Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
Adhere to workplace safety policies and regulations, which include but is not limited to FLRA, JSA, JHA & PPE requirements
Show continuous effort to improve operations by decreasing turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other members of the team
Analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems
Participate in maintaining shop cleanliness and organization, which includes loading/unloading, storage and maintenance of equipment and tools
Maintain shop tools, equipment
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Training and Education

Red Seal Journeyman Mechanic license paired with several years' experience in a heavy equipment operation
CVIP certification is an asset
Familiarity with the following vendor systems: CAT SIS, E.T. Deere Service Advisor, Cummins Insite and other electronic diagnostic systems
Ability to work both in a team and individually in a fastpaced environment
Possess valid driver's license, CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 201
Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics, electrical and diagnostics
Experience with routine preventative & corrective maintenance operations
Able to complete paperwork (e.g., service reports, repair documentation, timesheets, etc.) correctly and in a timely manner
Be able to demonstrate assertiveness, critical thinking, selfmotivation with strong personal work practices
Be able to work effectively in a team environment while exercising good judgment, common sense and conducting oneself in a professional manner
Selfcontrol under pressure and maintain a positive attitude towards fellow employees
Good interpersonal and oral communication skills
Ability to successfully manage heavy workloads with multiple priorities that can change with minimum notice
Excited to learn about new methods, processes, material & equipment
Own standard tools of the trade
Willing to work overtime

Working Conditions
This position could be office or project based and involve frequent visits to the field for servicing.

This position will require physically demanding work in different positions (kneeling, standing, lifting, etc.), as well as periodic periods of sitting/typing while performing computer related tasks.

This position will require 50 + hours per week, working 7:00am - 5:30pm.

Heavy duty mechanic

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