Crew Lead, Heavy Truck

Description

• Provides advice, training and supervision of trades staff and apprentices ensuring work assignments are completed in accordance with department guidelines and policies; participates in hiring and performance management activities
• Conducts operational and/or road testing of completed repairs and final adjustments to meet equipment performance standards.
• Inspects, maintains, overhauls, and services all types of trucks and specialized bodies.
• Performs assessments and/or conduct tests to determine vehicle problems.
• Performs repairs to all vehicle/equipment systems (hydraulics, brakes, diesel/gas engines including injection systems, Allison automatic transmissions, manual transmissions, drive lines, cooling, electrical, etc.)
• Performs various record maintenance duties including work orders, materials and supplies utilized, cost estimates, labor required, maintenance logs, etc.
• Assesses condition of vehicle parts and components and submits replacement order lists.
• Performs SGI Safety Inspections on heavy trucks.
• Assists in organizing shop activities, directs and ensures availability of labor, space, materials, parts, equipment and supplies to accomplish assigned work orders and projects.

Requirements

• Experience in the use of computerized maintenance management systems and computerized tools
• Knowledge of fuel, air brakes, electrical, hydraulic, lubricating, cooling, ignition, injection, transmission and differential systems, kKnowledge of diesel and gasoline engine systems.
• Must possess a valid class 1A driver's license.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing in a communication style adaptable to various situations
• Ability to plan and organize work, along with communicating effectively in oral and written form, establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, team members, co-workers, suppliers and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret related technical information and complete required reports, direct, train and provide support to other Tradespersons and apprentices.
• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Skill in scheduling work to maximize work productivity, measure work output against standards and adjust resources allocations as necessary.
• The employee will be required to work both inside and outside year-round. Shift work will be required. May be assigned to work in any of the following functional areas of mechanics: Heavy Truck, Light Equipment, and Heavy Duty.
• Candidates must possess or be willing to complete a recognized supervisory development program along with the Blue Seal Certificate Candidates must participate in the required training and be willing and able to successfully complete recognized certification programs and courses to perform the work and maintain status (I.e. Canadian Management Centre Communication Skills for Strong Work Relationships) (City of Reginas Management Skills Series)
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain certification as an SGI Inspection Technician.
• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles and effective practices, assign, delegate, and schedule work of staff and self, organizing and prioritizing multiple changing work demands while considering workloads, employee skill and operational requirements.
• Ability to effectively use all testing and diagnostic equipment, perform difficult mechanical repairs without technical direction or supervision.
• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through successful completion of a Journeypersons Certificate in Truck and Transport, or Automotive Service Technician, combined with a minimum two (2) years' experience in the heavy truck or automotive industry (preferably at the journeyperson level).
• Must possess a set of mechanics tools as required in the trade.
• Able to perform work of a physical nature in all types of weather conditions, skill to accurately diagnose and repair mechanical defects in all types of truck and truck-mounted equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team exercising sound judgement and decision making.
• Proof of education is required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance