Shop Foreman (Heavy Equipment or Automotive)

Superior Forklift is a growing material handling equipment dealership operating in Canada. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Superior Forklift has achieved continued success year over year.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

Superior is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an extensive and integrated network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees.

The Opportunity

Superior Forklift is looking for a Shop Foreman for our Shop Technician, Charge Hand (Heavy Equipment or Automotive) position in Regina, Saskatchewan. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of Service Technicians and completing heavy machinery repairs for our loyal customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Shop Technician, Charge Hand your key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnose and repair heavy machinery and equipment as required by customers
• Partner with the Service Dispatcher to assign work to Technicians as needed
• Work closely with the Dispatcher, Service Manager, and Technical Support as needed
• Provide support to the Shop Coordinator and Dispatcher when discussing technical repairs with customers
• Communicate effectively with the Parts department on the status of parts for ongoing jobs
• Proactively identify maintenance and repair opportunities for equipment
• Ensure all Technicians are following current warranty processes as outlined by the manufacturer
• Oversee quality control for all ongoing and completed jobs in the shop
• Ensure safety initiatives and best practices are upheld

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Provincial Heavy Duty Journeyperson’s ticket is a strong asset
• 10+ years of prior experience working as a technician
• Previous Charge Hand or leadership experience is considered an asset
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience is considered an asset
• High-school diploma
• Strong computer skills and trouble shooting skills
• Valid driver’s license supported by driver’s abstract

Benefits & Perks

Superior Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance – 100% employer paid
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

The base pay range for this role is: $38 to $45 per hour, depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Superior Forklift would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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