Maintenance Foreman

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Maintenance Foreman to oversee the daily operations of our maintenance shop. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing a team of technicians, ensuring equipment is maintained in optimal working condition, and implementing preventive maintenance programs. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires a strong knowledge of heavy equipment mechanics and the ability to manage people and processes effectively.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance shop, including scheduling and prioritizing repair and maintenance work for heavy equipment.
• Lead a team of mechanics and technicians, providing guidance, training, and ensuring adherence to safety standards and best practices.
• Oversee diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, loaders, and trucks.
• Monitor and enforce safety compliance, ensuring all team members follow OSHA and company safety protocols.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and work completed.
• Ensure efficient parts inventory management and procurement to avoid delays in equipment repairs.
• Analyze and report on equipment performance, maintenance costs, and repair trends to management.
• Collaborate with operations and other departments to ensure equipment availability and readiness.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems in heavy equipment.
• Red Seal Truck and Trailer Mechanic or Red Seal Heavy Equipment Mechanic is preferred
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, ensuring high performance and efficient work practices.
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

• Job Identification 9683
• Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
• Posting Date 05/04/2026, 11:25 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 380 Bayside Drive, Saint John, NB, E2J 4Y8, CA