Shop Supervisor – Lead Mechanic

Overview

BMT Group Services is an industry leader in commercial transport vehicle parts, sales & service. We are Vancouver Island’s exclusive dealer for Hino Trucks, Cummins Engines, Alexander Dennis Bus, Spartan Chassis and Denso Parts. We are committed to the success of our people and customers through integrity, diversity, excellence and teamwork. We believe it is our privilege and responsibility to provide our customers with expert solutions and the highest standards of service.

BMT Group Services is seeking a certified Shop Supervisor – Lead Mechanic (NOC 72020) to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position, 40 hours per week, $60.00 to $66.00 per hour.

Job Description:

•                     Provide technical expertise and guidance to technicians.

•                     Assist other technicians with major repairs.

•                     Assist in evaluations of all technicians in the designated shop.

•                     Provide “On Call” support to staff and main fleet customers as needed.

•                     Provide constructive feedback to all shop assigned technicians.

•                     Consult with service advisor about status of the vehicle repairs.

•                     Engage with external manufacturers technical support engineers when escalation of diagnostics and repair paths are required.

•                     Pose a functional knowledge of the parts system and communicate with parts department to obtain required parts.

•                     Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events and makes recommendations for other technicians within the shop.

•                     Communicate with Service Manager & HR regarding any personnel complications.

•                     Investigate the progress of vehicle repair completion by conducting periodic spot checks of all jobs throughout the day to ensure timely repairs, quality workmanship and cleanliness.

•                     Create departmental service orders as required and assign to the appropriate technician

•                     Review service orders as needed before hand off to Service Advisors for billing, customer communication.

•                     Identify issues with specialty tools and communicate to management and make recommendations for tool replacement and inventory control.

•                     Identify and communicate issues with management.

•                     Maintain a safe and clean work environment and recommend improvements for shop safety.

•                     As needed, perform diagnostics and inspections to investigate and determine root causes of defective vehicle components and systems.

•                     Complete major repairs within specified times.

•                     Perform emergency service calls and field service calls when required.

•                     Perform efficient and effective vehicle repair, maintenance, adjustment, & component replacement.

•                     Perform unsupervised work as outlined on major repair orders with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.

•                     Perform repairs to brakes, suspension, drive train, transmission, engine, emissions, electrical and other vehicle systems efficiently and following best practice repair procedures.

•                     Perform Government Safety Inspections (CVSE).

•                     Perform preventative maintenance (PMs), pre-delivery (PDI), safety inspections, and annual maintenance inspections.

•                     Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.

•                     Road test vehicles for evaluation and diagnostic purposes as well as post repair validation and performance verification.

•                     Operate shop equipment safely, report safety issues and recommends maintenance and repairs immediately to management.

Job Requirements:

•                     Minimum 3  years of experience as a qualified mechanic

•                     Red Seal Mechanic certification in Commercial Transport, Heavy Duty, or Automotive trade or equivalent training or experience.

•                     Commercial Vehicle Inspector Certification is an asset (additional hourly incentive).

•                     Cummins & Hino Certifications (additional hourly incentive).

•                     Minimum class 5 drivers license with a clean drivers abstract required (preferred Valid class 3 or 2 driver’s license with air endorsement).

•                     Must have a complete appropriate mechanic’s tool set.

We offer:

·         Base rate $60.00 per hour, 40 hours per week.

·         Additional hourly premium depending on the completion of the following: CVIP, Cummins, Hino, A/C, a Class 3 Driver’s License, and Level 2 First Aid (each providing an additional $1.00 per hour), maximum of $6 per hour or $66.00 per hour.

·         Group benefits – dental care, disability insurance, employee assistance program, extended health care, life insurance, health spending account available immediately

·         On-site parking

·         Paid time off

·         Store discount

·         Tuition reimbursement

·         Retirement Registered Savings Plan (RRSP) – Employer Contribution of 10%

 

Job Location:

BMT Group Services:

•                     9911 McDonald Park, Sidney, BC V8L 5W5

•                     1947 Canso Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5V5

To Apply:

To those interested please email your resume to careers@bmtgroup.ca. Please indicate on the email subject that you are applying for the Supervisor position.