Journeyman/Apprentice HET Truck or Trailer Mechanic ($52.34/HR + $1,000 Monthly LOA)

Journeyman Mechanic/Apprentice

Location: Fort McMurray, AB.

Pay: $52.34 per hour

LOA: $1,000 monthly  

Position: Full time

Accountabilities:

• Ability to perform mechanical repairs as required.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritize work and material requirements and operate independently.
• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing our local fleet of belly dump trailers and our local and long-haul hot Sulphur trailers.

Schedule:

• Rotating shift:7 days, 7 off, 7 nights.
• Days 6:00 am-6:00 pm; Tuesday - Monday.
• Nights 6:00 pm-6:00 am; Tuesday - Monday.

Key Skills:

• Safe and professional work practices are mandatory.
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand written instructions and communications and write job reports, work order summaries, and other record-keeping functions.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems (troubleshoot).
• Demonstrates self-control under pressure and maintains a positive attitude toward fellow employees.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Must be physically fit and of reasonable strength and endurance to perform the duties required in a tanker trailer shop operation.
• Able to perform duties in all weather conditions.
• Operation of hand tools.
• Operation of air tools.
• Strong and reliable work ethic.
• Positive attitude and job performance.

Benefits:

• Extended health benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Apprenticeship Subsidy Program.

Requirements

• May work above shoulder level with power and /or hand tools weighing 15 pounds or less and in confined spaces.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position and have mobility, vision, hearing, sense of smell, and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties performed.
• May stand and walk on level and uneven surfaces, twist, bend, push, pull, crouch, climb stairs, bend and crawl, grasp, drag, lift, and carry items weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Must be willing and able to work at heights up to 15 feet.