Manager, Specialty Shop - Jobs in Oak Bluff

Job Description

Fleet Repairamp; Maintenance provides a full-service repair and maintenance for our fleet of trucks and trailing equipment, including a van body repair and fabrication shop. Our FRM leadership team coach and guide our talented team of heavy duty and trailer mechanics, welders, van body technicians, parts and wash bay employees so as to provide a safe, educational, and productive workplace.We are seeking a Manager Specialty Shop who has experience in leading a fleet repair and maintenance team and has technical knowledge in one or more areas including van body, fabrication, tractor and/or trailing equipment repair and maintenance. The following is a brief description of this role:The Specialty Shop Manager plans and oversees a team of up to 10 van body technicians and welders for the repair and maintenance of:

• Our 450 intermodal containers,
• Body repair to our fleet of 200 tractors,
• Fabrication and welding repairs of our 600+ pieces of trailing equipment including pneumatic tanks, side dumps and end dumps, and other specialty equipment,
• Welding procedures to CWB Certification standards, and
• Sandblastingamp; Painting facilities.

The ideal candidate possesses and the attributes to:

• Collaborate with the various business unit in the cost and time efficient maintenance and repair of equipment,
• Proven people skills to develop, foster and manage a diverse team of technicians, welders, and support staff.
• Strong commitment to Safety.
• Remain current on industry trends and best practices.
• Technical knowledge in one or more areas within repairamp; maintenance
• Ability to work with FRM leaders to optimize our shop performance and service.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, in working with various stakeholders
• Excellent time management and organizational skills in handling volume of work, changing demands and various source of information at a leadership level.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn various trucking systems and software (i.e., Truckmate, Isaac, etc.)

Why choose KleysenWe provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including:

• Health, Visionamp; Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance and AD amp;D
• Profit Share Program
• Employer matched Pension Plan
• Cellphone, laptop

About us:Kleysen has been a transportation solution provider for over 90 years. Kleysen is also one of over 30 companies that make up the Mullen Group. We are forever growing, and we are always looking for new skilled employees to add to our team. Our business is driven by the passion, trust, and loyalty that our employees foster with each other and our vision. Our locations include Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Saskatoon,amp; Esterhazy, SK. Check out our website www.kleysen.com for more information.We will be recruiting immediately. Any interested applicants should include cover letter with salary expectations and resume.

• Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *