Apprentice Technician

**Superior Forklift** is a growing material handling equipment dealership operating in Canada. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Superior Forklift has achieved continued success year over year.

Superior Forklift is an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, representing an extensive network of growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1300 employees. Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations operating throughout North America, with expertise in acquiring leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets, among others.

In addition to our expanding dealership network, the Venturis portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

**The Opportunity**

Superior Forklift is looking for a motivated **Apprentice Technician** to join our team in **Regina, SK**. As an Apprentice, you will be responsible for learning the technical and service-related needs of our customers. You will also be communicating with a variety of people including, but not limited to, the Service Manager, Chargehand, Leadhand, Dispatcher, and customers.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

As an **Apprentice **your key responsibilities will include:

- Shadow and learn from the Chargehand, Leadhand, or other senior technical team members
- Complete all necessary safety documents and training/orientations for customer site access and internal policy guidelines
- Report all incidents and near misses immediately to the Service Manager and/or Safety Coordinator
- Perform work as assigned by the Dispatcher
- Diagnose and complete all repairs in a timely manner while providing a variety of repair options that best meet the customer’s needs
- Ensure all parts are present, correct, and in good condition before travelling to customer sites
- Complete all timecards using the 3C’s method
- Identify any potential problems that may result in machine downtime
- Follow all current warranty processes as outlined by the manufacturer
- Communicate with the Dispatcher after every job, ensuring they are up to date on the status of each repair
- Work closely with the Parts department to identify and order parts required, while adhering to the Parts and Service Agreement
- Ensure all unused parts and cores are returned and accompanied by required paperwork within 24 hours

**Required Skills & Qualifications**
- High-school diploma
- Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket (or proven experience in a related industry)
- Valid driver’s license
- Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience considered an asset
- Strong computer skills and trouble shooting skills
- Previous material handling equipment experience considered an asset

**Benefits & Perks**

Superior Forklift is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

- Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
- Extended health plan - 100% employer paid
- Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
- Annual health care spending account
- Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance - 100% employer paid
- Sick leave plan - 100% employer paid
- Employee assistance programs
- RRSP matching
- Wellness days
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- The base pay range for this role is: $23.32 to $35.20 per hour depending on experience _
- This is an _**onsite**_ _role based in Regina, SK. _
- Superior Forklift would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law._

**Salary**: $23.32-$35.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- automotive technician: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)
- Journeyman (preferred)

Work Location: In person