Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician

Job Overview
Reporting to the Fleet & Facility Manager, this position will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing and providing repairs to All City-Wide Vehicles/Equipment

Major Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety leadership and safe work practices at all times
• Work in accordance with ULS policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot and service various CWT Vehicles and Equipment
• Utilize manuals and diagnostic equipment to perform work duties
• Work with Supply chain to ensure consumables are in stock
• Maintain work orders
• Assist in the management of repairs
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of shop
• Complete safety training as required
• Use of Hydrostatic tools and equipment
• Install replacement parts
• Fabrication of engineered alterations
• Use mechanical lifting devices and winches

Education, Experience, Required Skills:

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician ticket
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License and proof of current Driver’s Abstract
• Possesses own tools
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and succeed
• Ability to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team
• Legally Authorized to Work in Canada with no restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with computer maintenance programs
• First Aid Training
• Experience with Tow Trucks will be an asset
• Hydraulic experience
• Diesel engine diagnostic experience

Working conditions: (State days of the week and hours worked; percentage indoors and outdoors; in an open vehicle or operating open equipment; in a closed vehicle or operating enclosed equipment, etc.)

• Work schedule of 5 days per week/8 hours per day
• Working within both indoor (60-80%) and outdoor (up to 40%) work environments; ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures, dusty and loud work environments
• Mechanical aptitude
• Full range of body motion; including repetitive motions which specifically affect upper body use
• Considerable standing, walking, squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping, lifting and reaching
• Some climbing, sitting and driving
• Manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand and foot coordination
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting/carrying of items up to 80lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 88 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

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

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Experience:

• mechanical: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)
• Journeyman (required)
• Trade Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person