Foreperson, Mechanical Full-time Job
May 6th, 2024 at 14:39 Maintenance & Repair Brampton 100 views Reference: 6445Job Details
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Maintenance & Operations, this role oversees the day-to-day operation of fleet maintenance service in support of the operating department’s needs and City service plans. Establish and ensure preventative maintenance cycles are completed to limit breakdowns of equipment that will impact the operating department’s ability to provide service to the residents of Brampton.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide daily staff supervision. Supervise a team that includes unionized mechanical staff, welders, garage general helpers and labourers. Coach, mentor and motivate staff and address performance related issues as required. Is readily available to answer staff questions, provide on-the-job training and clear instructions. Accountable for scheduling and coordination of staff activities to ensure efficient operation while meeting standards and in full compliance of regulations. Participate in union/management meetings when required. Direct apprentices and signoff completed training. Coordinate training for all staff.
2. Schedule and oversee shop work. Set the maintenance and inspections cycles for all on and off-road equipment. Schedules include all work in the shop including regular maintenance, seasonal overhauls, government inspections, and responses to general breakdowns (repairs). Coordinate drive clean testing. Review and monitor repairs and recommend repair procedures. Review specifications for new equipment and provide recommendations. Help operating departments to prioritize equipment repairs and maintenance. Ensure maintenance standards and inspections are completed in accordance with legislative requirements
3. Fleet administration. Coordinate warranty work and limit downtime. Check, authorize and enter commercial repair invoice charges into M-5. Track insurance claims and advise insurance division. Monitor and maintain the MSDS inventory. Prepare budgets for shop tools and equipment. Prepare condition assessment reports as required and ensure all documentation for repairs are tracked in the Fleet Maintenance M5 system. Ensure adherence to all City policies and procedures, as well as legislative requirements.
4. Engage vendors. Liaise with vendors regarding any and all service and or warranty issues. Ensure adherence to City and legislative policies.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION:
• Minimum high school (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• 5 plus years experience in a mechanical shop.
• At least 2 years team lead or supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment.
OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:
• Knowledgeable of Occupational Health & Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Employment Standards Act and other applicable legislation and standards.
• Ability to schedule work and meet deadlines.
• Variable hours of work, as required.
• Must be willing to be on 24 hour call, when required.
• Mechanics licence (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, 310T OR 310S) is required.
• Possession of both 310T or 310S preferred. § Ability to obtain second Mechanic’s license is preferred.
• Valid, non probationary, Ontario “DZ” driver’s licence an asset.
• All current and up-to-date licences in the following disciplines, or the ability to obtain them, an asset: propane, natural gas, certification in ozone depletion and transportation of dangerous goods.
**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
Company Description
Brampton is a Canadian city in Ontarios Greater Toronto Area. Its Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is housed in 19th-century and contemporary buildings. In the center of downtown is the Rose Theatre, a major performing arts venue. In front, Garden Square hosts big-screen movies and live events. Green spaces include Gage Park with its floral gardens. To the north sits Historic Bovaird House, a Victorian home.
