Top Benefits
About the role
Job Details
Description Shop Lead Hand Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND Southland Transportation is offering a rewarding position with our Maintenance Department that allows for continued professional growth. We provide:
- Competitive wages
- Benefits package
- RRSP following one year of employment
- Rewarding and positive work environment
- Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment
- Canada’s largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee recognition programs
- Recognition as a community hero who helps to ensure everyone gets Safely Home
Key Responsibilities The Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day maintenance activities of the shop. The Lead Hand must achieve set standards of maintenance within budgeted costs and in accordance with company policy and procedure. The position is directly accountable to the Operations Manager for the effective utilization of shop facilities, equipment/manpower, and the maintenance, efficiency, and safety of buses serviced.
- Assists in all aspects of maintenance
- Train new employees in safe and productive operating procedures
- Perform administrative work, as required
- Display professional leadership with fellow employees in support of company goals and values
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, drivers, and operational staff
- Work in accordance with Company Policies/Procedures and Government Regulations
- Assumes accountability for each employee’s quality of work and productivity
- Works with Operations Manager to identify corrective action(s)
- Stay aware of key cost areas such as warranties and supplies
- Schedules sequence of maintenance services and semi-annual inspections on buses to optimize balances between operating requirements, downtime of revenue equipment and overall shop productivity
- Ensure compliance with other maintenance standards and policies including: tire condition, winter works, yard, building and mechanical equipment condition
- Record and reports accident damage to equipment and any/all personal injuries
- Maintain high level of awareness amongst personnel of potential task related hazards
- Check that work orders are accurate and appropriate for work performed; clarify work with dispatch as required
- Continuously monitor effectiveness of bus cleaning & ensures standards are followed and met
- Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met in the handling of hazardous materials
- Ensures that shop and outside areas are neat and free of debris
The Lead Hand works an 8 hour day shift Monday through Friday, with overtime as required.
Requirements
- Automotive Journeyperson Ticket
- CVIP (Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program) License considered an asset
- Southland will supply training for qualifications that are required or preferred, such as CVIP and maintenance procedures. We will also assist with Blue Seal Certification.
- Own hand tools
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Details
Description Shop Lead Hand Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND Southland Transportation is offering a rewarding position with our Maintenance Department that allows for continued professional growth. We provide:
- Competitive wages
- Benefits package
- RRSP following one year of employment
- Rewarding and positive work environment
- Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment
- Canada’s largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee recognition programs
- Recognition as a community hero who helps to ensure everyone gets Safely Home
Key Responsibilities The Lead Hand is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day maintenance activities of the shop. The Lead Hand must achieve set standards of maintenance within budgeted costs and in accordance with company policy and procedure. The position is directly accountable to the Operations Manager for the effective utilization of shop facilities, equipment/manpower, and the maintenance, efficiency, and safety of buses serviced.
- Assists in all aspects of maintenance
- Train new employees in safe and productive operating procedures
- Perform administrative work, as required
- Display professional leadership with fellow employees in support of company goals and values
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, drivers, and operational staff
- Work in accordance with Company Policies/Procedures and Government Regulations
- Assumes accountability for each employee’s quality of work and productivity
- Works with Operations Manager to identify corrective action(s)
- Stay aware of key cost areas such as warranties and supplies
- Schedules sequence of maintenance services and semi-annual inspections on buses to optimize balances between operating requirements, downtime of revenue equipment and overall shop productivity
- Ensure compliance with other maintenance standards and policies including: tire condition, winter works, yard, building and mechanical equipment condition
- Record and reports accident damage to equipment and any/all personal injuries
- Maintain high level of awareness amongst personnel of potential task related hazards
- Check that work orders are accurate and appropriate for work performed; clarify work with dispatch as required
- Continuously monitor effectiveness of bus cleaning & ensures standards are followed and met
- Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met in the handling of hazardous materials
- Ensures that shop and outside areas are neat and free of debris
The Lead Hand works an 8 hour day shift Monday through Friday, with overtime as required.
Requirements
- Automotive Journeyperson Ticket
- CVIP (Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program) License considered an asset
- Southland will supply training for qualifications that are required or preferred, such as CVIP and maintenance procedures. We will also assist with Blue Seal Certification.
- Own hand tools
About Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit.
PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.
At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out.