Lead Hand (Heavy Equipment Shop)

Job title: Lead Hand (Heavy Equipment Shop)

Company: Sureway Construction Group

Job description: Overview:Lead Hand (Heavy Equipment Shop)Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.Work Local – Work Sureway!Job Type: Full Time, PermanentSchedule: 8+ Hours/day, Day Shift, Monday to Friday, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/weekLocation: 9175 – 14 Street NW, Edmonton, AB – no direct access to public transportationEssential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditionsWe Offer:

• Tool/Boot Allowance
• Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching
• Air Exchange Units
• Specialty Dealer Training Provided with Certification
• 38 Bay State of the Art Shop with dedicated Engine, Transmission and Machining Bays
• Specific Manufacturer Tooling with Software and Diagnostics
• Sureway is a Repair Facility, not a component exchange shop; providing our technicians with a sense of ownership

Requirements:

• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Clean Driver’s Abstract, Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing (swab-based test)
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Lead Hand Responsibilities:

• Supervision of shop labourer’s and HET’s to ensure schedules and timelines are met
• Assist H.E.T.’s with troubleshooting
• Ensure equipment is maintained at the highest standards, in a timely manner
• Conduct performance and quality checks according to procedure
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position

Lead Hand Qualifications:

• Experience as a JM HET or Mechanically inclined
• Three (3+) years’ experience in a lead hand position within a Heavy Equipment Shop
• Must have previous supervisory experience
• Must be proficient with CAT E.T., S.I.S., Komatsu, Prosis and Service Advisor
• Ability to read/troubleshoot and diagnose using hydraulic and electronic schematics
• Must be open to new learning experiences

Sureway Construction Group is an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#SWSC4We’re Ready. Are You?

Expected salary:

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:03:11 GMT

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