Apprentice Shop Mechanic

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros Ltd. is looking for a full-time, permanent Level 2 or 3 Apprentice Shop Mechanic in Prince Albert, SK. This role involves repairing and maintaining heavy vehicles and industrial equipment, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work in varied conditions. Competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits package offered, with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Wage

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Eligibility for Company Pension Program

Vacation Pay & Stat Holiday Pay

Frequent opportunities for overtime

Annual boot allowance of $250

Annual clothing allowance of up to $900

Family oriented workplace

Opportunity for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Apprentice as a Heavy Equipment Technician is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to perform manual labor and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections.
• Assist with troubleshooting of electrical systems and components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or 3 Apprentice as a Heavy Equipment Technician

Job description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking aLevel 2 or 3 ApprenticeShop Mechanic (full-time, permanent) to support our project in Prince Albert, SK. This position is primarily based out of the shop, however, there are occasions where it will have field work and require travel to work/project sites.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the ApprenticeShop Mechanic repairs and overhauls heavy vehicles and industrial equipment at our Prince Albert location shop.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Wage ($45 - $55)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Eligibility for Company Pension Program
• Vacation Pay & Stat Holiday Pay
• Frequent opportunities for overtime
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Family oriented workplace
• Opportunity for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical and hydraulic systems and components on a variety of equipment including but not limited to tractor-trailer units and large commercial vehicles
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections
• Assist with troubleshooting of electrical systems and components
• Maintain service truck and keep stocked with tools and spare parts
• Assist with the start-up and commissioning of new project sites
• Responsible for maintaining the service truck log books
• Responsible for creating and updating work orders within Viewpoint
• Maintain shop tools and work area
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Level 2 or 3 Apprentice as a Heavy Equipment Technician or Mechanic or, Heavy Equipment Technician- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Off Road) or Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport Mechanic, is required
• Able and willing to travel to various project sites as required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment leveraging excellence in time management
• Strong written, oral communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.