Heavy Equipment Technician or Apprentice

**Great West Kenworth - Evening Shift Heavy Equipment Technician**
- 5909, 6 St, SE, Calgary
- Heavy Equipment Technician or Apprentice (3rd year, 4th year and journeyperson)
- Full time + Benefits
- Up to $50 per hour depending on experience and year of Apprenticeship.
- 10 hr day sift openings
- 8 hr evening shift openings w/ $5/hour shift premium

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Great West Kenworth is seeking an indentured 3rd year, 4th year or journeyperson HD technician capable of joining our fast-paced technical environment. Applicants with strong electrical aptitude plus experience/training with Kenworth systems, Cummins, Paccar engine, CAT, Dana/Spicer and Eaton would be strongly considered. Be part of a winning team on the cutting edge of industry technology.

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**KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Apprentice HET or Truck Transport Mechanic (3rd year to Journeyperson)
- Paccar MX Engine experience an asset
- Kenworth Cab and Chassis electronic experience an asset
- Peterbuilt experience an asset
- Cummins experience an asset
- Eaton Transmission and Dana/Spicer experience an asset
- Familiar with software diagnostics such as Davie 4, Cummins Insite, ESA, BENDIX, Service Ranger or equivalent.

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**DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all truck systems used in the Kenworth product line.
- Interpret work orders and technical manuals on paper and in PC based formats.
- Write and type service reports.
- Attend additional training, online, provincially, nationally and in the US as required.
- Maintain personal and company tooling.
- Utilize department chain of command (service writer, service administrator, lead hand, foreman, service manager, service director) when managing their job duties and solving problems.

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**RELATED SKILLS REQUIRED**
- Be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend to ensure effective communication with employees and customers.
- General computer and software diagnostics skills.
- The ability to withstand work-related deadlines and pressures.
- Must be able to sit, kneel, lift, walk, lay, and carry for extended periods.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

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**EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Class either 1, 3, 5 driver's license without any previous suspensions.
- Able to travel to the US for technical training

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**Benefits**

When working at Great West Kenworth Ltd., employees are offered a comfortable, clean, and supportive environment, with opportunities for growth and advancement. Competitive wages are matched with a comprehensive, up to date employee benefits program that caters to the needs of staff and their families. Some of the Company Benefits we offer:

- RRSPs and TFSA Matching Program
- Life Insurance and AD&D, Dependent Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Coverage
- Up to $2640 in a Health Spending Account or Personal Development Account
- Health Plan, Dental Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Vision care & Prescription Safety Glasses Coverage
- Custom Hearing Protection
- Boot, PPE and Tool Allowance
- 3 weeks’ vacation after 3 years and 5 Paid Sick Days, Flex Days
- Company events - Social Clubs, Employee lunches & BBQs
- Relocation and moving assistance
- Family Employee Assistance & counselling Program
- Company Laptops for technicians
- Employee training track and OEM courses
- Apprenticeship and Tuition reimbursement
- In-House, National and International Training
- Store discounts

**Salary**: Up to $50.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Heavy Duty Mechanical: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Drivers Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person