heavy equipment operator

JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of Night Shift Foreman for our Saint John location. The successful candidate will preferably be an experienced Truck and Transport Red Seal Technician, be enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with proven leadership skills and passionate about providing excellent customer service.We offer:Competitive WagesQuarterly bonusRegistered retirement savings plan with company matchHealth, dental, vision and prescription benefitsLife insurance and disability benefitsMaternity leave top up programPaid vacation and paid sick timeFitness reimbursement programPaid trainingUniform allowance programEmployee recognition programCompany discountsExcellent training opportunitiesRESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate Service work in order of appointment and priorityProvide estimates in a timely and accurate mannerCommunicate service work scope to technicians to ensure customer expectations are metAssist Service Advisors in their scheduling duties by monitoring workload and maximizing bay utilizationMonitor repair progress against estimates and update Service Advisors & customer with any changes Ensure warranty conditions are metQuality check completed Repair Orders (RO)Coach technicians on work order tracking and related system functionsEnsure that the system accurately reflects technician timeMinimize unbilled labour through diligent work scheduling and planning Adhere to and enforce company safety policiesEnsure shop is cleaned after each jobsMonitor shop equipmentPerform technician evaluationsWhen required fill in for Service AdvisorQUALIFICATIONSRelevant post-secondary education and/or equivalent industry experience Truck and Transport Red Seal preferredEnergetic, enthusiastic, and team oriented Exceptional organization, decision making and problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsWell-developed written and verbal communication skillsComputer skills (experience with Microsoft Excel is a must) Commitment to quality and safetyABOUT USFounded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.ABOUT THE TEAMUniversal Truck and Trailer is Atlantic Canada's largest heavy-duty truck dealership featuring the most up-to-date dealer service bays in Southern New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. We are an authorized sales, service, parts and warranty dealership for premium products Freightliner and West

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Sep 13, 2026