2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Mechanic

4 days ago

Whitecourt AB, Canada Big Services Full time

Job Description:

  • Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Mechanic performs duties and tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance of heavy trucks and trailers, forklift/bobcat equipment and other related construction equipment and vehicles. Working hours during the probation period will be a straight day shift once the probation period ends the working hours will change based on business needs; these positions are not for day shift only and being called out on service calls should be expected.

Primary Duties and Tasks:

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
  • Work from blueprints, service manuals and schematic drawings
  • Conduct inspections and tests, repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors in all types of weather conditions
  • Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
  • Use of cutting torches and welder to perform various fabrication tasks, comfortable using both stick and mig welding applications
  • Use various hand and power hand tools
  • Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
  • Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
  • Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
  • Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
  • Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
  • Ensures cleanliness and organization of shop, maintenance of shop tools and equipment, loading/unloading and storage of equipment, etc.

Job Qualifications:

  • Registered 2nd year apprentice
  • Previous Field service experience
  • Fork lift certification, First Aid,
  • Own Tools
  • Class 5 or higher drivers licence
  • A safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labor industry
  • The ability to follow instructions, rules and regulations is essential
  • Written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to work as a valuable member of a team
  • Problem solving skills
  • Computer skills
  • Hydraulic & Electrical trouble shooting and repair background
  • Fluent on reading hydraulic and electrical schematics
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic & Electrical components and systems

Physical/Travel/Attendance Requirements

  • Able to work shift work
  • Previous field experience an asset

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.20-$36.80 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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