Federal Signal Corporation

Service Manager- Heavy Equipment

Federal Signal Corporation$100K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience as a Service Manager in heavy industrial or agricultural equipment
  • Strong mechanical expertise with equipment repair processes
  • Demonstrated experience managing a Service P&L
  • Technical knowledge of hydro-electrical systems
  • Proven leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Proficient in repair order systems and MS Office (Outlook, Excel)
  • Knowledge of safety regulations

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily service operations including scheduling and quality
  • Coach and support Service Technicians and Coordinators
  • Monitor performance via KPIs and drive improvements
  • Review quotes, work orders, and invoicing for accuracy
  • Collaborate with Sales and Rentals to enhance customer experience
  • Resolve customer issues and build client relationships
  • Conduct customer visits to foster retention and growth

Benefits

  • Company-paid group benefits including health, dental, life, and travel coverage
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Performance review with potential for salary increase
  • Paid vacation and personal days
  • Employer matching retirement savings plan
Full Job Description
Service Manager - Heavy Equipment

London, ON

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on, organized, and engaged Service Manager to lead our London operations. In this role, you will oversee service delivery, drive operational performance, and build strong customer relationships to support continued growth in the region.

What You'll Do

  • Lead day-to-day service operations, including scheduling, quality, safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction
  • Coach and support Service Technicians and Coordinators
  • Monitor performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Review quotes, work orders, invoicing, and WIP for accuracy
  • Collaborate with Sales, Parts, and Rentals teams to optimize customer experience
  • Resolve customer issues and maintain strong client relationships
  • Conduct customer visits to support retention and business growth
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and team development
  • Lead regular team meetings on performance and safety
  • Approve payroll, time-off requests, and operational reports


Total Rewards

  • Base salary range: $100,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity
  • Annual Performance Review with Increase Opportunity
  • Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company - inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage
  • Vacation & Paid Personal days
  • Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan


Position Details

Location -London, Ontario

Status - Permanent, salaried

Type - Managerial position and may be exempt from overtime provisions under the Ontario ESA

management role

Schedule - Monday-Friday - occasional extended hours may be required based on operational needs

Vacancy Type - Existing vacancy

Direct Reports - 4-8 reports

Travel - 2-5%, mainly within Ontario

What You Bring

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Service Manager in heavy, industrial, or agricultural equipment
  • Strong mechanical expertise and knowledge of equipment repair processes
  • Experience managing a Service P&L with demonstrated results
  • Technical knowledge of hydro-electrical systems
  • Strong leadership and team development capability
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Solid business acumen and ability to execute operational plans
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency with repair order systems and MS Office (Outlook, Excel)
  • Knowledge of applicable safety regulations


Additional Requirements

  • Technical college certificate or degree (preferred)
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driver's abstract required for job-related duties,
  • Completion of a job-related background check in accordance with applicable laws


Work Environment

  • Shop, yard, warehouse, and office settings
  • Occasional work at customer locations
  • May require occasional lifting, walking in yard/shop environments, and working outdoors in varying conditions.


About Federal Signal Corporation

Federal Signal Corporation is a global corporation with about 3200 employees located in Oak Brook, Illinois. Federal Signal designs, develops, and manufactures security systems, fire rescue products, street sweepers, and industrial vacuums. The company operates in two segments: Environmental Solutions Group and Safety and Security Systems Group. The Environmental Solutions Group segment manufactures and supplies a range of street sweepers, vacuum trucks, and other specialty vehicles. The Safety and Security Systems Group segment offers systems and products for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, and industrial communications.
Learn more about Federal Signal Corporation
Size
3,900 employees
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$96.2 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+11.4%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ

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