Mechanical Leadhand
Top Benefits
About the role
Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for a Mechanical Leadhand who will manage and support a team of technicians, oversee maintenance operation, while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a permanent, full-time position of Mechanical Leadhand, reporting to Superintendent, Mechanical. This position maintains, rebuilds, overhauls, reconditions, and does diagnostic troubleshooting of motorized commercial trucks, buses, and road transport equipment. This position works closely with the Parts Department and Service Advisors. Your base location will be Carnaby, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Serve as the leading journeyperson mechanic
- Assign work, oversee performance, and provide guidance to mechanics and helpers.
- Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance as needed, including responding to emergencies or special requests.
- Conduct Quality Control and Assurance Inspections (QC/QA) on equipment and maintenance processes and perform CVIP inspections.
- Liaise with road supervisors and managers to prioritize services and repairs, and manage work schedules to ensure timeliness, quality, and safety.
- Overseeing parts requisitions and inventory allocation according to DRM policies.
- Ensure proper completion and filing of forms for equipment PM services per DRM and CVSE PM program requirements.
- Participate in safety and operations meetings as needed.
- Travel within the service area as required, in all weather conditions.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Must hold a Red Seal Certificate in Heavy Duty, Commercial Transport, or Automotive (with at least 5 years' experience in highway maintenance equipment)
- Commercial Vehicle Inspector’s Certificate (Authorized Inspector).
- Class 5 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement is required.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and delegating tasks to a team of technicians in a unionized environment and managing shops with light/heavy equipment and various suppliers or third-party service providers.
- Proficient in verbal communication and basic computer applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Familiarity with diagnostic software is an asset.
BENEFITS
Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.
The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and needs people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.
Apply now to start the conversation!
About Dawson Group
The Dawson Group is a family of companies focussing on the provision of services for transportation industries in B.C. The companies are owned by Ian Dawson, whose grandfather started Dawson Construction in 1922. Today, Dawson Group companies are involved in building and maintaining highways and other public infrastructure, as well as in the truck sales, service and transport industries.
Dawson Construction, the group’s founding company, has been involved in many significant infrastructure projects over the past several decades, including construction of the Coquihalla Highway, parts of the Yellowhead Highway in northern B.C., and the Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver.
Our companies continue to grow and expand through B.C. and western Canada. We are committed to connecting communities through the safe provision of critical transportation infrastructure and services.
Mechanical Leadhand
Top Benefits
About the role
Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for a Mechanical Leadhand who will manage and support a team of technicians, oversee maintenance operation, while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a permanent, full-time position of Mechanical Leadhand, reporting to Superintendent, Mechanical. This position maintains, rebuilds, overhauls, reconditions, and does diagnostic troubleshooting of motorized commercial trucks, buses, and road transport equipment. This position works closely with the Parts Department and Service Advisors. Your base location will be Carnaby, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Serve as the leading journeyperson mechanic
- Assign work, oversee performance, and provide guidance to mechanics and helpers.
- Perform mechanical repairs and maintenance as needed, including responding to emergencies or special requests.
- Conduct Quality Control and Assurance Inspections (QC/QA) on equipment and maintenance processes and perform CVIP inspections.
- Liaise with road supervisors and managers to prioritize services and repairs, and manage work schedules to ensure timeliness, quality, and safety.
- Overseeing parts requisitions and inventory allocation according to DRM policies.
- Ensure proper completion and filing of forms for equipment PM services per DRM and CVSE PM program requirements.
- Participate in safety and operations meetings as needed.
- Travel within the service area as required, in all weather conditions.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Must hold a Red Seal Certificate in Heavy Duty, Commercial Transport, or Automotive (with at least 5 years' experience in highway maintenance equipment)
- Commercial Vehicle Inspector’s Certificate (Authorized Inspector).
- Class 5 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement is required.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and delegating tasks to a team of technicians in a unionized environment and managing shops with light/heavy equipment and various suppliers or third-party service providers.
- Proficient in verbal communication and basic computer applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. Familiarity with diagnostic software is an asset.
BENEFITS
Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.
The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and needs people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.
Apply now to start the conversation!
About Dawson Group
The Dawson Group is a family of companies focussing on the provision of services for transportation industries in B.C. The companies are owned by Ian Dawson, whose grandfather started Dawson Construction in 1922. Today, Dawson Group companies are involved in building and maintaining highways and other public infrastructure, as well as in the truck sales, service and transport industries.
Dawson Construction, the group’s founding company, has been involved in many significant infrastructure projects over the past several decades, including construction of the Coquihalla Highway, parts of the Yellowhead Highway in northern B.C., and the Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver.
Our companies continue to grow and expand through B.C. and western Canada. We are committed to connecting communities through the safe provision of critical transportation infrastructure and services.