Driver/Technician

Air Liquide•Regina, SK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, the incumbent will perform a dual role as Repair Technician and Driver. As a Repair Technician, the incumbent will be responsible for repairs, refurbishes and maintains engine driven generators and ensures a safe working environment. As a Driver, the incumbent will be responsible for the safe delivery and pick-up of welding equipment, parts, supplies and accessories to and from our customers. Red-D-Arc is a subsidiary of Airgas, an Air Liquide company, and a leading provider of welding equipment rentals in North America. Red-D-Arc rents, leases and sells welders, welding automation equipment and other welding-related and specialty products, including power generators as well as equipment for heat treating and dry ice blasting. Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must be able to work independently while making decisions based on company policies and objectives.
Must be able to proactively and methodically deal with conflicting goals and challenging situations.
2-3+ years of related technical experience.
Must have 1 year of driving experience
Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Clean driver's abstract is required
Attention to detail and solid organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and work independently with little supervision.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Ability to act proactively or find a solution with work-related problems.
Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
Communicates with clarity, verbally in one on one or group situations, and over the telephone.
Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents.

Nice To Haves

Post secondary education equivalent to a one year Technical College or equivalent is an asset.
Working knowledge of power generating and welding equipment, welding application and equipment is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensures a safe work environment by following Airgas/Red-D-Arc’s health and safety guidelines.
Assembles diesel, gas, and propane equipment for rental.
Tests and calibrates machines to see if they are functional for rent or sale.
Ensures Equipment meets RDA acceptable standards in appearance and function.
Replaces defective parts and completes preventative maintenance required.
Orders parts as required in order to complete repairs.
Inspects returned equipment for proper operation and/or damage by the customer.
Operates a forklift, pallet jack or other necessary equipment to stock required parts in the shop.
Ensures a clean and organized work environment at all times.
Prepares and completes paperwork for all machine repairs
Ensures efficient and safe delivery of customer equipment requirements as per shipping documentation.
Prepares accurate shipping documentation, and travel logs including signed copies of all documents, returns, and shortages noted & damage records.
Works closely with Branch Coordinator/Branch Manager to ensure customer needs are met.
Prepares and tests welding equipment for delivery to customers.
Maintains communication with all branch personnel.
Performs other related duties as required.