Shop Supervisor - Truck & Equipment Repair

Shop Supervisor – Truck & Equipment Repair

We are looking for a Shop Supervisor to join our growing Summit Truck & Equipment Repair team in the West Kootenays. As a Sutherland Group company, Summit values more than simply providing industry-renowned services to our clients. We put the happiness, success, and growth of our team members and community first. Join us in our commitment to elevate and innovate in the Heavy-Duty Repair industry.

As the Shop Supervisor, you are an organized and results-driven service professional with experience coordinating repair and maintenance operations, managing work orders, and scheduling technician workloads. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety, efficiency, and supporting mechanics and apprentices in a fast-paced shop environment.

WHY THE KOOTENAYS?

• Nestled in the heart of British Columbia, the Kootenays offer an exceptional quality of life where breathtaking mountain scenery meets vibrant communities and endless outdoor adventure.

• Whether you enjoy hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, paddling, or simply spending time in nature, the Kootenays provide year-round recreational opportunities.

• With affordable communities, excellent schools, and a welcoming lifestyle, it’s an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a fulfilling life.

• The region is home to diverse and welcoming communities including Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Salmo, and Fruitvale - offering everything from vibrant city energy to the charm of small mountain towns.

• Nearby Christina Lake, known for some of the warmest tree-lined waters in Canada, offers boating, beaches, fishing, and stunning scenery - making it one of the most desirable places to live in the region

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritize repair and maintenance jobs and schedule work for Mechanics.

• Open and close work orders, ensuring all data is correct.

• Track Mechanics time.

• Prepare work orders for the Service Manager.

• Document all work performed and recommended on the work order.

• Communicate with the parts department to obtain required parts.

• Communicate with Service Manager if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.

• Work in compliance with Company Health & Safety policies, and OHSA standards.

• Instruct Mechanics and Apprentices in proper procedures.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• As a member of the Summit Truck & Equipment Repair team, we expect you bring the following to the table:

• Experience managing and delegating tasks to team members.

• Experience in truck and trailer maintenance and repair is an asset.

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required. Class 1 license would be an asset.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow in an efficient manner.

• Working knowledge of CVSE inspection standards and the Motor Vehicle Act of Canada.

• Teamwork and ability to share knowledge by teaching and coaching junior Mechanics.

POSITION BENEFITS

• Wage is $27-$35 per hour, depending on experience.
• 4 on/4 off rotation with 11.75-hour day shifts. No night shifts!
• Excellent work/life balance. Enjoy 4 straight days off in the Kootenays every week.
• Boot allowance to support the purchase and maintenance of required safety footwear.
• Prescription safety glasses allowance to help cover the cost of approved prescription eye protection.
• Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, providing reliable, ongoing work for our industry-leading teams.

SUTHERLAND GROUP BENEFITS

Summit is a proud member of the Sutherland Group of Companies. It is our great pleasure to extend the following benefits to all Sutherland Group team members:

• Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.

• Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan

• Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program

• Health & Safety Policy & Programs

JOIN THE TEAM

If you think there's a fit, we look forward to meeting you and thank you in advance for your application. Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group

ABOUT SUMMIT TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR

Summit Truck and Equipment Repair offers heavy equipment and commercial transport repair based in Salmo, British Columbia. Offering mobile services, welding and fabrication and full stocked parts and tire department, Summit has been a trusted heavy industry repair partner serving the West Kootenays for over 25 years.

A SUTHERLAND GROUP COMPANY

The Sutherland Group of Companies is a specialized integrated network of heavy industry experts, with an offering that extends from equipment and logistics through to people and safety, in service of high-performing customers in the civil, forestry, transportation, and marine industries in search of complex supply chain solutions.

For nearly 30 years, we have worked to position The Sutherland Group as a heavy industry leader, not only with our partners, but from within. We are proud to prioritize the success of our team members by offering a diversified workplace, competitive compensation plans, benefits, training, and ongoing growth opportunities.