Ottawa (East)- Shop Foreperson (Afternoon Shift)($42.80)

                                                       SHOP FOREPERSON  

We are looking for a highly capable Shop Foreperson to be located out of our Ottawa (East) Shop, in Ottawa, Ontario.

Responsibilities:

In the position of Shop Foreperson, your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Must adhere to Miller Waste System safety protocols and must be familiar with occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the shop.
• Supervise all shop staff; through mentoring, coaching and accountability, provide leadership to all shop staff to instill a sense of ownership and career satisfaction.
• Ensure that all work is performed safely, cost effectively and in a timely manner.
• Minimize equipment downtime.
• Ensure that all shop personnel, equipment, vehicles, and work areas are in compliance with all safety policies and regulations at all times.
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and cost savings for the site. 
• Ensure that the shop and surrounding grounds are clean and organized at all times.
• Liaise with Operations Supervisors and drivers in a professional and team-oriented manner.
• Maintain all equipment records and files.
• May be required to (in a limited capacity) fill in for the District Maintenance Manager when necessary.
• Ensure that fleet software is properly and fully utilized.

Requirements:

• Must possess and keep valid their applicable licenses including a valid 310T Truck & Coach.
• A valid “G” Driver's Licence is required. 
• Strong technical knowledge.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and grow with experience.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot faults.
• Computer knowledge and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work late when trucks are behind schedule, and work weekends and holidays as well as be flexible with the hours of work. 
• Flexibility is also required as this position occasionally requires travel, early starts, late finishes and, on rare occasions, weekend work.

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.

Miller Waste Systems strives to be ‘only the best’. As a privately owned and operated Waste Company we have 50 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. By providing an industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs, Miller Waste continues to grow our business. 

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact our People and Culture, Talent Team at careers@millerwaste.ca or call (905) 475-6356.