External Maintenance Coordinator

We are currently seeking to fill a Full-Time External Maintenance Coordinator role in our Fleet Repair & Maintenance facility office in Winnipeg. Position Details: The External Maintenance Coordinator, is responsible to make arrangements with external shops for equipment maintenance, assist drivers with breakdowns and on the road repairs, negotiating rates for parts/service, vetting and maintaining a list of shops/towing companies and providing back up for FRM office staff when coverage is needed due to absence among other duties and responsibilities. This position works in the Shop office and works closely with all external vendors & couriers related to parts/maintenance as well as internal customers within the company. The shift will be Monday – Friday days, specific start/end times to be discussed at the interview stage. The successful candidate will have: * Mechanical knowledge and background is required * Industrial warehouse/retail parts experience preferred * Truck & Trailer parts and general maintenance requirements knowledge an asset * Previous experience reviewing quotes and negotiating rates would be an asset * Administrative skills & background (attention to detail for data entry, processing invoices etc.) * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Willing to work in a team environment (this role will provide support/back up occasionally to other FRM office staff) * Strong initiative and work ethic * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn in-house software * The successful candidate will require a reliable vehicle as our office is located outside of public transport. Why choose Kleysen? * Competitive wages & benefits * Health, vision & dental benefits * Employee Assistance Plan * Life Insurance and AD&D * Profit share program * Educational assistance program * Employer matched Pension Plan (after 2 years) * Free parking * Social Club – Mix fun with work! More about us: Kleysen has been a transportation solution provider for over 90 years. Kleysen is also one of over 40+ companies that make up the Mullen Group. We are forever growing, and we are always looking for new skilled employees to add to our team. Our business is driven by the passion, trust and loyalty that our employees foster with each other, and our vision. Other locations include: Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, & Esterhazy!! We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations and resume in their application. *Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *

The External Maintenance Coordinator manages equipment maintenance arrangements with external shops and assists drivers with breakdowns and repairs. They are also responsible for negotiating service rates, processing invoices, and providing administrative support to the fleet repair facility office.

Candidates must have a mechanical background and strong administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with truck and trailer parts or industrial warehouse operations is preferred.

• Competitive wages • Health benefits • Vision benefits • Dental benefits • Employee Assistance Plan • Life Insurance • AD&D • Profit share program • Educational assistance program • Employer matched Pension Plan • Free parking • Social Club

• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Data entryPreferred
• Microsoft WordPreferred
• Microsoft OutlookPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mechanical knowledge
• Fleet maintenance
• Parts procurement
• Invoice processing
• Data entry
• Negotiation
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Administrative skills
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Vendor management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Strong Work Ethic
• Administrative Functions
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Data Processing
• Warehousing
• Invoicing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Negotiation Strategies
• Detail Oriented

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Administrative
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Maintenance Coordinator
• Administrative Clerk / Coordinator
• General Office Clerks
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week