Charge Hand (Heavy Equipment or Automotive Shop Technician)

at  Leavitt Machinery Canada Inc

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years.
Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60+ branches and 1400+ employees across Canada and the USA. Venturis Capital strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.
With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a collaborative and confident Charge Hand (Heavy Equipment or Automotive Shop Technician) to join our team in Langley, BC. As the Charge Hand you will be delegating tasks and leading Technicians on important equipment repair orders for our loyal customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• High-school Diploma
• Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket is required (or proven experience in a related industry)
• 3-5 years’ experience as a ticketed Technician
• Previous Lead Hand or leadership experience is considered a strong asset
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience is considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong computer skills and trouble shooting skills

As the Charge Hand your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform work as assigned by the Dispatcher, either directly, or through delegation to the Technicians working in the shop
• Provide support to the Shop Coordinator/Dispatcher when communicating technical repairs to customers
• Work closely with the Lead hand, Dispatcher, Service Manager and/or Tech Support
• Proactively identify maintenance and repair opportunities on equipment
• Responsible for quality control of all ongoing and completed jobs
• Ensure Leavitt safety initiatives and best practices are upheld
• Communicate effectively with the Parts department on the status of parts for ongoing jobs