Apprentice Technician

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**Summary**
Under close supervision, the Heavy Duty Apprentice Technician performs minor to average routine maintenance and repair services on different types of vehicles. Works with the assistance of a Licensed Technician, Shop Supervisor and Manager, when performing highly technical and superior diagnostic type repairs. Task assignments are directed by shop management to encourage development in a productive manner. The Apprentice Technician performs minor to average repairs and routine maintenance under limited supervision. The Apprentice Technician may be assigned to work/train directly with a Senior Technician or Licensed Technician.
**Type**: full-time, perm
**Wage** : Negotiable
**Signing Bonus**: $3,000
**Shifts**: 2 Week rotation (Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm / 2:30pm-11:00pm)
**Why Ryder**:

- Weekly pay.
- Excellent benefits package after 30 days.
- Education Assistance
- 10 days of Paid Time Off in your first year (on top of your regular vacation pay)
- Retirement Pension Plans.
- RRSP
- Stock options.
- A safe, friendly and respectful working environment.
- Room for growth.
- Lots of learning opportunities

**Responsibilities**
- Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
- Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
- Performs preventive maintenance.
- Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable.
- Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
- Replace defective components as instructed.
- Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
- Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
- Performs facility maintenance duties
- Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)

**Qualifications**
- H.S. diploma/GED required
- Associate's degree preferred in related field
- One (1) year or more combination of classroom training and work experience of mechanical repairs on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
- Highly thorough and dependable
- Work shift work and weekend as required
- Perform all entry level tasks
- Ability to read and/or listen and understand information and ideas communicated
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong mechanical skills
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices

**Job Category**: Technicians
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**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship