Ottawa West Shop - Equipment Manager

Location:

145 Walgreen Road, Carp, ON (On-Site)

Position Type:

Full Time - Permanent

Reporting:

District Equipment Manager

Start Date:

Immediately

Hours:

Monday to Friday, weekends as required

Compensation:

$105,000 - $125,000 per year

Summary:

The Equipment Manager manages the day-to-day maintenance and repair of equipment for the Ottawa West shop. This includes tracking records, licences, inspections, warrantees, and service agreements for the organization's equipment and tools.

Responsibilities:

In the position of Equipment Manager your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Work closely with all departmental teams in a positive supportive manner, placing the highest value on respect for collaborative contribution and the unique expertise that each department's staff bring to the combined group.
• Ensure equipment operates cost effectively, while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Monitoring Downtime daily and intervene to keep to a minimum.
• Provide leadership to the equipment team; conduct toolbox talks and safety meetings. weekly, train and mentor staff to develop skills as required.
• Enforce all company policies and procedures.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and monthly cost analysis providing input for financial reporting.
• Provide recommendations on asset life expectancies, replacement schedules and new asset specifications.
• Ensure scheduled preventative maintenance and associated paperwork meet MOT requirements and Miller Waste criteria.
• Review and assist with equipment related purchases and supervise building related repairs including HVAC system, doors, sprinkler systems, docks, plumbing, etc.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical problems and provide direction on repairs to be completed.
• Ensure external repair shops follow approved repair practices and adhere to corporate policies and procedures.

Competencies & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' previous managerial experience.
• Must possess and keep a minimum 'G' Driver's Licence.
• Preference will be given to those who possess a valid 310T Truck & Coach or equivalent licence.
• Good working knowledge of equipment repair and asset management software systems.
• Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, MS Word.
• Working knowledge of general accounting practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage, mentor, and guide shop personnel.
• Self-motivation and organization is required, as well as the ability to develop communication and working relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Experience in meeting deadlines with the ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to travel to other Miller Waste facilities as required.

Posting closing date: This posting will remain active until it has been filled.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.

We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company's needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

We are committed to providing person with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 60 years' experience of providing quality service to all our customers. We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs.