Shop Foreman/woman

Diversified Transportation is seeking a Shop Foreman/woman to oversee maintenance operations at our Fort McMurray location.

This is a leadership opportunity suited for an experienced qualified who can balance people leadership, operational oversight, and performance accountability across multiple service areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of fleet operations in a stable, high-volume environment with consistent workflow.

The position follows a 7-on/7-off rotation, Tuesday through Monday, with 12-hour shifts, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Wage: $68.63 per hour, plus applicable premiums: $2.00 per hour night premium, $2.00 per hour CVIP license premium, $2.00 per hour Class 3 Driver's license (or higher) premium

What You'll Be Responsible For:

- Lead daily shop planning meetings to review current and scheduled maintenance, breakdowns and emergency repairs, parts availability, vendor repairs, and units prioritized for return to service
- Maintain and monitor the rolling PM schedule for all units, ensuring preventive maintenance and inspections are completed on time
- Coordinate with operations to confirm unit avialability and schedule PM work while minimizing disruption in service
- Ensure CVIP and other regulatory inspections are completed on time
- Review open work orders daily and ensure technicians accurately document work performed, labour hours, parts used, defect identified, and additional repairs required
- Review completed work orders for accuracy, ensuring parts and labour are correctly allocated, and work orders are closed promptly




- Monitor and resolve outstanding work orders including delays related to parts, vendor work, documentation approvals, or follow-up repairs
- Review parts requirement for repairs, ensuring required parts are identified, ordered and available
- Monitor outstanding orders and ETAs, and coordinate to prioritize critical parts and address shortages
- Monitor technician workloads and assign work based on experience, qualifications, and operational priorities to maximize productivity
- Monitor labour hours and repair progress, investigate jobs that exceed expected completion times, and address productivity concerns
- Provide hands-on technical support including assistance with complex and priority repairs
- Monitor fleet availability and unit status
- Coordinate breakdown repairs with mobile mechanics and operations, ensuring prompt response and determining whether repairs should be completed in-house or by an outside vendor
- Communicate repair status and expected completion times to the Maintenance Manager
- Inspect completed major and safety-critical repairs, ensuring required testing and documentation are completed after units return to service
- Conduct quality spot checks to ensure units are returned to service in clean, safe, and serviceable condition




- Identify repeat failures or recurring repair issues
- Monitor vendor progress and completion timelines, and ensure all outside work is properly documented
- Review vendor invoices against approved and completed work for accuracy
- Maintain an organized shop schedule and workflow, ensuring units are appropriately positioned and repair bays remain clear and efficient
- Maintain designated areas for units awaiting parts or inspection, completed units, major repairs, and scrap/removed components
- Provide Maintenance Manager with a daily shop status update covering completed and outstanding work
- Communicate jobs behind schedule, major repair concerns, parts shortages, and other issues affecting fleet availability or maintenance operations

What We Are Looking For:

- Valid HET On-Road Technician certification
- Proven leadership experience in a maintenance, fleet, or operational environment
- Strong ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive results
- Experience within transportation, logistics, or heavy equipment environments
- Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) certification is considered an asset
- Valid Class 3 driver's license is considered an asset
- Ability to lead technical teams with credibility and sound operational judgment

Why Join Us?

- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company matched retirement savings program (following one year of employment)
- Rewarding and positive work environment
- Up-to-date facilities with state-of-the-art equipment
- Ongoing training and development

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