Fleet Maintenance Coordinator

The Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases, and food products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 

Our Canadian operating companies, known as KAG Canada, include Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, Paul's Hauling, Kentrax Transport, Connectrans Logistics and Valley West Transport - One team driven to make a difference! If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply!

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance the Fleet Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the daily Fleet Services function of our Toronto and Ottawa Terminals. The successful applicant should possess a strong mechanical knowledge of highway tractors and trailers with a primary focus on fuel and special commodities equipment. This position is ideal for a seasoned technician looking to get off the shop floor and manage a mid-sized tanker fleet. We are looking for an outside the box mentality with strong knowledge of maintenance practices that can work with our vendors on the best execution of the repair and maintenance of our fleet promoting reduced downtime while not compromising the safety or integrity of our fleet.

This is a Monday-to-Friday position with after-hours phone coverage required

About the position
 

• Plan, organize, and schedule all aspects of maintenance including regular preventative maintenance, tires, and washing
• Coordinate calls, emails, scheduling planner, manage the PO system and track and manage costs
• Strong Mechanical knowledge to deal with equipment breakdowns in real-time including after-hours calls as required
• Regularly audit partner vendor quotes, and completed repairs to ensure quality maintenance is consistent and aligned with our company standards
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to; we pride ourselves on a safe and productive workplace
• Responsible for communicating and coordinating with Operations to ensure needed equipment is available to the shop in a timely and efficient manner
• Involved in maintenance and general up-keep of the facilities and applicable properties
• Create and maintain a positive work environment
• Other duties as required

What you bring:
 

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role with a proven record in the transportation maintenance industry
• A strong mechanical background with preference given to experience in the tanker and special commodities industry
• An innovative and open mind to new philosophies and ideas to improve any processes necessary to make maintenance as effective and efficient as possible
• Ability to plan and coordinate maintenance with an understanding of maintenance programs and standard repair times within the maintenance industry
• Highly energetic person with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and confident with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude towards work
• Ability to maintain professional and respectful composure in challenging situations
• Excellent customer service skill with ability to clearly communicate
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office products
• A solid business presence complimented by personal drive, resourcefulness, maturity, integrity, honesty, and sound business judgment

What's in it for you:
 

• Competitive compensation including immediate company paid benefit package for you and your family
• We offer a wide range of other employee programs and incentives including a RRSP/DPSP matching program, annual bonus opportunities and scholarships opportunities for your children
• Referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)
• We are a fun team and maintain a family-like atmosphere
• We listen to your ideas and give you an opportunity to make changes
• We have an uncompromising commitment to safety and lead by example every day through actively caring about one another

Please note, as a courtesy, we strongly encourage internal applicants to advise their immediate supervisor of their application for any position within the company.

Remember, Refer and Earn! External applicants should apply online using the 'Join Our Team' and 'Apply Now' buttons on our website, www.kagcanada.ca. 

External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.

We love diversity! KAG Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.