$43.20–$47.85 an hour - Full-time * Journeyman 1 * Heavy Equipment Technician

Journeyman 1 Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: Calgary, AB

Pay: $40.68 - 45.54 per hour

Position: Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Job Details

• Inspect, maintain, and repair a wide variety of medium/heavy and/or diesel-powered trucks, automatic transmissions, auxillary mounted equipment, propane burner systems, trailers, and light/heavy construction equipment (examples include Cummins, International, Freightliner, Kenworth, Ford, Caterpillar, John Deere, Bobcat, Kubota, Toro).
• Perform Safety and Commercial Vehicle Inspections (CVIP), troubleshoot, repair and overhaul various components of these vehicles.
• Provide technical training and guidance to Apprentices and Serviceman.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Repair electronic and hydraulics systems.
• Complete and sign fleet logs, work orders and service records.

Education

• A High School diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED).

Certificates & Licenses

• A Heavy Equipment Technician certificate or equivalent Interprovincial Red Seal (as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board).
• Heavy duty on-road (Truck & Transport certification) and off-road certification.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current charges or suspensions pending.
• A valid Class 3 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) and ability to obtain air brake endorsement (Q) within 3 months of hire.
• A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) license, or the ability to obtain this within 2 months of hire and sign off government paperwork for CVIP vehicles.
• Ability to obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit within 2 months of hire.
• Ability to complete Audiometric testing.
• Experience using computerized diagnostic programs and creating clear and concise work order job notes and reports of completed work.

Working Conditions: 

• This position works in a shop environment with moving vehicles, parts and tools, noise, chemicals and vehicle fumes. 
• Some work must be performed outdoors occasionally, or in tight spaces requiring physically demanding postures. 
• Must have the ability to lift 20kg (45lbs) daily.

• You will be required to have a standard set of mechanic hand tools.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An original driver’s abstract no older than 60 days from all jurisdictions in which you have been a licensed driver in the past 2 years.