Employment Opportunities
Company: Welcome to B& T MacFarlane, a premier dealership of the Kubota brand, family owned and operated since 1957. We are passionate about the customers we serve and support, from contractors to small business owners, estate owners, and hobby farmers in Ottawa and the surrounding market area. We are a team of 45+ who deliver on quality, efficiency, and teamwork, and we take pride in always going above and beyond the call of duty for our customers.
Parts Specialist Responsibilities:
• Sells outdoor power equipment parts to customers walking or calling into the store• Fills parts requests for the service technicians
• Participates in rolling inventory checks
• Greets customers in a friendly and timely manner
• Follows all company and vendor policies and procedures
Daily Duties:
• Ascertains make, year, and type of part needed• Reads catalogue or computer for replacement part stock number and price
• Fills customer orders from stock and receives and fills telephone orders for parts
• Advises customer on substitution or modification of part when replacement is not available
• Examines returned part to determine if defective and exchanges part of refunds money
• Prepares sales slip or sales contract, receives payment, make the proper change, and wrap or bag merchandise for the customer
• Completes End of Day Report and related procedures
• Alerts the Parts Manager when stock is running low, advise the Parts Manager of trends in parts usage
• Marks and stores parts in the stockroom according to the prearranged system
• Takes inventory of stock, brochures, bulletins, manuals, and publications and presents an accurate count to the Parts Manager
• Manage aging inventory
Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years working in a similar position within the heavy equipment or agriculture industry• WHMIS, JHSC, AODA, training (an asset) or the willingness to participate in training initiatives
• Knowledge of the Kubota lineup of products (an asset)
• Bilingualism (an asset)
Essential Physical Requirements:
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly• The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch
• The ability to use step stools and ladders to reach high-shelving items
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation:
The compensation package for this position will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience. After a three-month probationary period, employees will have access to a comprehensive benefits plan that includes life insurance. All necessary PPE will be provided.The hours of work for this role are Monday to Friday, 7:30-5:00 pm, at our 45 Slack Road Location. Onsite parking is available.
Applications:
Please apply by sending your current resume and a cover letter stating how your education, experience, and knowledge make you a suitable candidate for this role. Please email the above to hr@btmacfarlane.com All applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be contacted.Company: Welcome to B& T MacFarlane, a premier dealership of the Kubota brand, family owned and operated since 1957. We are passionate about the customers we serve and support, from contractors to small business owners, estate owners, and hobby farmers in Ottawa and the surrounding market area. We are a team of 45+ who deliver on quality, efficiency, and teamwork, and we take pride in always going above and beyond the call of duty for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Check excavators, backhoes, heavy equipment, and agricultural equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required
- Effective communication to vendor (Kubota) with respect to Service Center and/or direct calls to facilitate accurate diagnosis
- Adjust equipment, repair, or replace defective parts, components, or systems, using hand and power tools
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
- Accurate ordering of required parts and follow-up to ensure parts are received to complete the assigned service work
- Improve operating efficiencies and overall customer satisfaction through the timely completion of shop service work
- Proficiency and proper safe use of all equipment and materials including mechanic's hand tools and air tools, welding and cutting equipment
- Upon job completion confirming work quality by testing
- Confirming fluid levels before releasing the machine to the customer
- Return of unused parts upon the completion of shop service work
- Maintain an orderly and clean work/shop area
- Observe all safety and security procedures and report to the shop supervisor any potentially unsafe conditions, hazards, or faulty equipment
Essential Physical Requirements:
- The ability to lift 50/60 pounds regularly
- The ability to respond quickly to sounds
- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
- The ability to work in extreme weather, winter coat will be provided
- The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly
Qualifications:
Red Seal or Agriculture Equipment Technician or Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Certification (an asset)- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to participate and complete required training initiatives.
- Must supply own tools.
Compensation:
The compensation package for this position will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience. After a three-month probationary period, employees will have access to a comprehensive benefits plan that includes life insurance. All necessary PPE will be provided, including a high-visibility winter coat for on-site work (excluding steel-toed safety boots). The hours of work for this role are Monday to Friday, 7:30-5:00 pm at 45 Slack Road, Ottawa, Ontario Location. Onsite parking is available.
Applications:
Please apply by sending your current resume and a cover letter stating how your education, experience, and knowledge make you a suitable candidate for this role. Please email the above to hr@btmacfarlane.com All applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be contacted.