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Bigfoot Crane Company

Your Service Advisor Career Starts Here

Bigfoot is a small non-union, incredibly diverse company. We provide rentals, sales and service for numerous products such as: Self-Erecting Tower Cranes, Traditional Tower Cranes, Construction Hoists and Roof Top Derrick Cranes. We offer our employees the opportunity to expand their skillset and training in many different areas. Many of our employees achieve formal certifications including Electrician, Millwright and Elevating Device Mechanic. Being a small diverse company, we also require diverse employees who are interested in working in various aspects of our service business. We provide competitive wages and comprehensive benefits in a strong team environment with a culture high in honesty and integrity.

We are looking for candidates who are responsible for planning, scheduling and overall dispatch of crews and equipment to job sites. Prompt customer quotations, follow-up, as well as dispatch of parts and service are essential on an ongoing basis. This position requires the incumbent to be available to answer periodic after-hours calls, in the event that our technicians and/or clients require support.

The incumbent must be customer service focused and able to capitalize on opportunities when they arise to promote our products and services. The candidate will require excellent verbal, written, and communication skills as well as an in-depth knowledge of and application of standards and regulations pertaining to our specific industry. Knowledge of industry Health and Safety regulations as well as applications of said policies and regulations is a must.

Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, good judgement, and the ability to manage a variety of activities.
  • Keen understanding of electrical and mechanical systems. Journeyman status in such trades would be an asset.
  • Strong ability to communicate. Provides information in a timely manner to customers and coworkers, even when delivering difficult news.
  • Independent problem solver. Capable of making decisions in real time to maintain efficient flow of work.
  • 2+ years’ experience dispatching personnel & equipment would be an asset.
  • Strong sales skills with the ability to recognize opportunities to promote our products and services.
  • 2+ years’ experience calculating project costs as well as creating and following up on customer quotations.
  • Experience working with Preventative Maintenance programs.
  • Efficient use of computers and programs like MS Office, CRMs, dispatch system and fleet management software.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to form strong relationships with coworkers and clients.
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Key Responsibilities:

Daily Dispatch:

  • Daily coordination of field technicians and sites to perform mobilizations, servicing, troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Collaborate with parts dept. to coordinate parts, tools, and supplies to coincide with the Technician timelines.
  • Plan and book subtrades in correlation of scheduling needs (trucking, contractors, engineers, inspectors, etc.)
  • Organize and book out of town travel for Technicians. (Hotels, flights, rental vehicles, etc.)
  • Keep upcoming schedule full of tasks to ensure that billable time and technician efficiency is maximized.
  • Ensure addresses, contacts & project information required by Technicians is readily available for them to perform their work in an efficient manner. (Site books, manuals, engineering, installation instructions, etc.).
  • Monitor upcoming weather conditions and adapt work schedules accordingly.
  • Set holiday schedules in alignment with employee ratio to best manage the workload as per the season. (This schedule includes time away at training.)

Diagnosing & Troubleshooting:

  • Answer incoming calls from clients, assess their equipment needs and propose solutions.
  • Discuss repair recommendations with Technicians to ensure accurate timeline & scheduling to resolve issues.
  • Determine the proper combination of technicians, skillsets, tools, and parts to send to site to resolve the issues.

Administration:

  • Create service tickets, purchase orders and planned maintenance.
  • Approve technician timecards and service invoices.
  • Produce Technical Safety BC (TSBC) inspection documents and compliance completion reports.
  • Assist with keeping technician training up to date.

Fleet and Customer Equipment Management: (PM Program)

  • Maintain Preventative Maintenance program for our fleet of cranes, hoists, trucks, trailers, and accessories as well as our client’s equipment as requested.
  • Assess Technician work orders, update preventative maintenance system, and plan the next service and/or repair work.
  • Assign pre/post trip inspections to Technicians. Prepare equipment to meet upcoming project timelines.
  • Track and maintain annual equipment certifications including hoist overspeed devices and non-destructive testing.
  • Coordinate crane and hoist rebuild programs and/or new capital projects.
  • Communicate with factories on warranty claims, technical bulletins, and product enhancements.

Quotes & Sales:

  • Recognize and act on opportunities to promote our products and services to clients over the phone and email.
  • Produce parts and service quotations on client’s equipment needs. Follow up and close the sales.
  • Generate repair recommendations and/or repair completion reports for clients.
  • Create repair reports and estimates regarding customer caused equipment damage that needs to be billed back.
  • Review and resolve any invoice disputes with clients regarding service work.

Safety:

  • Prepare paperwork required by government authorities. (e.g. hoist submissions, notice of project submissions, etc.)
  • Participate and assist in the organization of weekly and monthly service meetings.
  • Assign individuals to perform inspections and ensure daily, weekly, and monthly inspections are completed. 
  • Understand company policies and procedures along with industry regulations to ensure that we are not dispatching crews into situations without the proper manpower, equipment, training, or procedures.
  • Work with HSE department to assist in injury management programs and incident investigations.
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Bigfoot has clients and crews working extended hours each week and often in remote locations. The Service Advisors are their “lifeline” for support, scheduling, questions or overall coordination. Not all this support falls within regular work hours. 

Service Advisors are to have ability to attend to incoming calls on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Time off is fully supported, however during absences, the phone should be forwarded to another team member who is available to handle calls.

If your qualifications match up to our needs for a Service Advisor, please apply with your resume and cover letter either by using this form or by emailing them to  and we’ll be talking soon.

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES, AND OUR PAY RATES SHOW IT

At Bigfoot, we believe great work deserves great pay. We’ve made sure not only that the rates we pay are highly competitive, but that you are on an overall higher-paying career path.

Here’s what that path might look like.

Once you reach Red Seal status, you become eligible for additional income based on various added responsibilities such as supervision, mentorship, and work performed outside the region or country.

At Bigfoot the path never ends.

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH THE BIGFOOT CRANE COMPANY GROUP BENEFIT PLAN

Your peace of mind is important to us, which is why Bigfoot team members and their immediate family (spouse/significant other & children) are eligible for full benefits after three months of continuous employment. These benefits are outlined in detail in our Bigfoot Employee Package, which includes what is covered, how much is covered, and specific eligibility.

Employees pay premiums for Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance. This means you won’t be taxed if you ever have to draw on one of them. Employee premiums are prorated and deducted on a bi-weekly payroll deduction. Bigfoot pays all remaining premiums.

Our plan includes the following components:

  • Extended Health Care (EHC)
  • Dental Care (DC)
  • Vision Care (VC)
  • Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB

To provide “Legendary Service”, you need to have tools and equipment that measure up. At Bigfoot, no one starts a job they are not fully prepared to handle.

Along with providing industry-leading wages, benefits and training, we also support our employees with the best tools, vehicles, parts, supplies, factory training and administrative assistance available.

We take pride in our brand, our equipment, and our team. Whether you are working in the shop or performing in-field installs, service, or repairs, you will never head out unprepared or without support.

At Bigfoot, we work with the best and equip them with the highest standard of tools, equipment, and support in the industry.

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ARE YOU A LIFE-LONG LEARNER?

At Bigfoot, we are “life-learners”. That means being professionally certified and keeping those certifications current is not only required; it’s valued as an important part of our culture.

We encourage consistent growth and professional development as you maintain and upgrade your certifications, but we don’t make you do it alone. Where applicable Bigfoot will not only pay for the program tuition required to increase your credentials, we’ll also pay you for the time it takes to complete those programs.

And just to sweeten the pot, we also cover required professional membership dues that are directly related to your position. Long story short, having highly certified employees is a key part of Being Legendary and a great financial benefit to our team.

RETIREMENT IS A HARD EARNED VICTORY. LET BIGFOOT BE A PART OF YOUR SUCCESS WITH OUR RRSP CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM.

At Bigfoot, employees are eligible to participate in our Group RRSP Program following six months of continuous employment. Once you have reached this milestone, you will receive a detailed booklet and an investor strategy worksheet to help determine where to invest your contributions.

How it works:

  • The employer and employees contribute to the plan on a regular bi-weekly process.
  • All contributions are tax deductible and any investment earnings grow tax-deferred
  • Contribution requirements are based on years of service
  • Employees can make additional voluntary contributions
  • Employees choose how contributions are invested
Bitcoin Employee Savings

Bigfoot Crane Company offers employees an opt-in Bitcoin Savings Plan. A simple way to set aside a portion of your pay in the world’s most trusted digital asset.

This plan is designed to be simple, secure, and fully voluntary, with the added support of educational resources to help you understand Bitcoin, how it works, and how to manage it responsibly.

Bigfoot Culture

Bigfoot Crane Company is about being a value-driven organization. We strive to be a leader in the high-angle materials handling industry by providing the best in cranes,
hoists, under-hook accessories, service and solutions. With 29 years of experience.

People

At Bigfoot, we foster a culture of friendship and teamwork, selecting teammates for both competence and character, and enjoying time together both in and out of the office.

Community

At Bigfoot, we are committed to supporting our community through initiatives like Christmas hampers and by prioritizing local businesses for supplies, materials, uniforms, vehicle maintenance, and more, because our community is not just where we work, but where we build our lives.

Fun factors

At Bigfoot, we prioritize fun with regular sports pools, seasonal team events, and cookouts, ensuring a strong, enjoyable workplace for everyone.

See the world

At Bigfoot, we offer opportunities for travel beyond the Lower Mainland, including factory training in Europe and attending world-class industrial events, with the option to bring your spouse or significant other.