Heavy Equipment Technician

**Who we are**:
AIM Environmental Group Inc. (AIM) designs, and operates organic processing and material recovery facilities. AIM is a single source solution resource organization, partnering with world class leaders across local, national, and international markets to provide solutions for many of today’s environmental challenges. AIM develops plans tailored to fit individual client needs, and then provides proper team and technology to exceed all business, operational and community objectives.

The City of Calgary Composting Facility is a $143 Million
- dollar facility that opened its operations on July 18, 2017. It is located adjacent to the Shepard Waste Management Facility, south of 114th Avenue and 68 Street. SE.

**Heavy Equipment Technician (3rd or 4th year Apprentice OFF-ROAD) Profile**:

- Collaborate with the senior Heavy Equipment Technician to develop and deliver a proactive monitoring system an equipment performance and uptime and overall cleanliness.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using appropriate manuals and testing equipment to determine extent of repair required to provide a timely solution to minimize equipment and operating downtime.
- Repair and replace defective parts, components and/or systems including fabrication and welding.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance to ensure it meets or exceeds operational specifications and safety-related requirements.
- Ensure that all work orders are accurately completed including those of 3rd party HET suppliers and service companies.
- Develop and maintain a service record catalogue and database for all areas noted above to ensure proper records management.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Site Equipment**:
The Heavy Equipment Technician will develop expertise on all electrical, mechanical and hydraulic equipment and infrastructure at the Composting Facility in both diesel rolling stock and fixed electrical formats including the following:

- Volvo 120L, 150L and 180L Wheel Loaders
- John Deer 744L, 824L and 844L Wheel Loaders
- Cat 242D and Bobcat S70 Skid steers
- Manlift
- Mobile Crambo
- Komptech MultiStar Screening System
- Nemus Screening System
- Komptech Cribus 5000 Trommel
- Trisomat Flip Flop Screens
- Electric Mixers
- HVAC, Air Exchange and Blower Systems
- AEC Wet Acid Scrubbers
- SCADA, PLC and Instrumentation Systems

**Qualifications**:

- 3rd/4th year heavy equipment technician apprentice
- Able to provide your own basic tools
- Experience repairing, maintaining, and servicing Heavy Equipment
- Experience with stationary engines/ material handling equipment/ skid steers/ loaders on operations and maintenance
- Familiarity with John Deere/Volvo loaders is considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivator willing to work overtime if needed

**Attributes**:

- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
- Exhibit strong time management & organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

**Working Conditions**:

- Odorous environment.
- Repetitive lifting up to 75 lbs.
- Working at heights and confined spaces.
- Work is mostly inside facility but occasionally outside.
- Fast paced environment.
- Hours of work will be 40 hours per week Sunday to Wednesday.
- Availability to work overtime and flexible shifts when required

Cleanliness:

- Keep working area clean and organized
- Keep tools clean and stored when not in use
- Ensure parts are where they should be
- Assist Lead HET with parts and inventory management

Health and Safety:

- Adhere to the Health and Safety Management System
- Be familiar with and follow all applicable safe work practices, safe operating procedures, and safety specifications detailed in equipment manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
- Ensure that all persons assisting in the facility are also following applicable safe work standards
- Communicate any unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to the Safety Coordinator in a timely manner

**Why AIM?**
- Competitive Base Salary.
- Full benefits package including, medical, dental, vision and Employee Assistance Program.
- RRSP Matching.
- Two weeks’ vacation (annually).
- Discretional Annual Bonus Program.
- Proactive training.

Pay: $36.00-$38.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Work Location: In person