Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Shop

2 months ago


Calgary, Canada Kidco Construction Ltd. Full time

**At Kidco Construction, we are building Calgary from the ground down.**

**Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- **MUST BE JOURNEYMAN REDSEAL HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC**:

- Provide daily direction to all shop employees by outlining work activities, priorities and scheduling
- Procure all parts and supplies necessary to complete all work
- Be a resource to shop personnel for technical input, trouble shooting and repair techniques
- Procure and manage parts utilization within budgets established by Vice President
- Oversee all work and keeping techs on task to ensure high productivity and quality workmanship
- Oversee all facility maintenance/repairs to ensure optimum efficiency
- Responsible for approving timesheets for shop employees
- Responsible for closing work orders once all information is documented
- Participate in employee interviews, establish and implement new employee orientations and training
- Provide informal performance evaluation feedback highlighting accomplishments/growth and areas requiring improvement on a day to day basis
- Conduct shop safety orientation/training/monitoring for all staff and be responsible for building a “safety culture”
- Help keep shop and yard clean and organized
- Coordinate contractors who are providing overhaul or service work for shop projects
- Identify employee training requirements and initiate training programs to increase productivity and competency
- Recommend employee termination to Vice President; participate in termination process with Vice President
- Recommend employee wage increments (based on employee work performance) to Vice President prior to discussing with employee
- Make up work orders as needed
- Final inspection sheets to be signed off on before equipment leaves the yard
- Help with the management of the tool crib (ie. arrange for repair of broken tools)
- Available to work extra hours as required
- Build and promote Kidco’s philosophy and teamwork environment with all employees
- Responsible for 3 month reviews of new techs
- Responsible for yearly reviews of techs
- Description may change from time to time

**Safety responsibilities**:

- Responsible for weekly safety meetings
- Ensure that all safe job procedures and practices are followed as per Kidco Construction policies
- Report all incidents and near misses immediately
- Ensure that shop inspections are completed on a monthly basis
- Ensure annual crane inspections are completed with cost quotes prior to work being done
- Ensure crane inspections are completed daily for the cranes that are being used
- Ensure daily forklift pre-inspections are done

**Requested skills and experience**:

- 8+ years’ experience in mechanics
- Previous shop management experience of 5+ years
- Heavy Duty Mechanic’s Ticket with Red Seal
- Valid Driver’s License, preferably Class 3
- Computer skills
- Air Ticket an asset
- CVIP Ticket an asset
- Have own hand tools

**What we offer you**:

- Competitive hourly wage, reflective of skill and experience
- Full benefits package including dental, vision, extended health care, prescription drugs, and employee assistance program once hours minimum and wait period has been met. Benefits provided by OpenCircle, formerly Merit Contractors Association
- Pay increases for strong performers
- Opportunities for career advancement and development
- Strong commitment to safety on site, including our Safety Excellence program

**When you join the team at Kidco Construction, the work you put in will be reflected in what you get out - a competitive hourly wage, complete benefits package for you and your dependents, work late into the season, plenty of hours, challenging work to grow your skills, a safety conscious culture, and the opportunity to join a goal-oriented, team environment.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- supervising a large heavy duty equipment shop: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification (required)

Work Location: In person



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