Foreman/woman, Bus And Truck Repair in Regina

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Clean

Work setting

• Shopwork
• Workshop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Train or arrange for training
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Utilize hand and power tools
• Supervise staff
• Manage difficult situations with customers
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Provide customer service
• Prepare and track work orders
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Read and interpret work orders
• Repair or replace mechanical units or components
• Report information to supervisor
• Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
• Discuss work with supervisor

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
• Truck and Transport Mechanic Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Diagnostics
• Truck-trailer repair
• Brake system
• Electrical and electronic system

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to work independently

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Quick learner
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits