Shop Lead Hand

Medicine Hat, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Lead Hand coordinates daily shop maintenance activities, ensuring work meets safety standards and budgetary requirements. They are also responsible for training staff, monitoring productivity, and providing hands-on support to ensure operational continuity.

Job details

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 * Comprehensive 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 The Lead Hand works an 8-hour day shift Monday through Friday, with overtime as required. Candidates with less experience may also be considered for Technician openings. 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 policies and procedures. * 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 Assistant General 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 * Provide hands-on shop floor coverage as required during employee absences, vacations or breaks to support operational continuity and ensure maintenance priorities are completed 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 #ZRLP

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Automotive Journeyperson Ticket and possess their own hand tools. A CVIP license is considered an asset, and the company provides training for necessary qualifications.