Apprentice Technician (Weekends)

Bison Transport Inc FT Hourly; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bison Transport is seeking an Apprentice Technician I in Mississauga to join our Maintenance Department. The Apprentice will assist licensed technicians in diagnosing and repairing fleet issues, perform preventative maintenance, and communicate findings clearly to the team.

We value safety, teamwork, and a professional attitude as the foundation for delivering reliable service. Ideal candidates are registered apprentices with provincial credentials, possess basic computer skills, a valid G

Qualifications

• Registered Apprentice with the Provincial Training Board.
• Passed the Apprenticeship entry exam.
• Graduation from a recognized certificate program (e.g., Truck and Transport Technician, Heavy Duty Technician).
• Desire to obtain Journeyman's certificate.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid class G driver’s license.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated diagnosing and time‑management abilities.
• Experience with tractors and trailers is an asset.
• May perform physical tasks up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Involves working safely and performing preventative maintenances on all Bison fleet.
• Performing maintenance on equipment, diagnosing problems and prescribing remedial action.
• Performing repairs in a timely, effective and efficient manner with the guidance of the licensed technician.
• Entering work orders.
• Shop clean-up.
• Attending team meetings and performing other miscellaneous repairs on Bison Transport equipment.

Skills

Time management

Diagnosing skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

Registered Apprentice with the Provincial Training Board

Certificate program in Truck and Transport Technician or Heavy Duty Technician

Job description

The Apprentice Technician I is responsible for the company’s performance in terms of efficient effective and timely repairs and maintenance on the Bison Transport fleet. The Apprentice is expected to be a team player in the Maintenance Department. They must be able to follow direction from the licensed technician to diagnose and repair recurring problems and effectively communicate these to other members of the Maintenance Team. Good communication skills and a professional attitude are basic requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Involves working safely and performing preventative maintenances on all Bison fleet.
• Performing maintenance on equipment, this involves diagnosing problems that are found during these inspections and prescribing the correct remedial action.
• Performing repairs that are diagnosed during the pre/post trip or quick check inspection and preventative maintenance.
• Performing repairs in a timely, effective and efficient manner with the guidance of the licensed technician.
• Entering work orders
• Shop clean-up
• attending team meetings and performing other miscellaneous repairs on Bison Transport equipment.

Qualifications:

• Registered Apprentice with the Provincial Training Board
• Passed the Apprenticeship entry exam
• Graduation from a recognized certificate program (ex. Truck and Transport Technician, Heavy Duty Technician)
• and the desire to obtain your Journeyman's certificate
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must have a valid class G drivers license
• Must be self-motivated
• and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated diagnosing and time‑management abilities.
• 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
• Previous experience with all types and makes of tractors and trailers is an asset
• May work above shoulder level with power and /or hand tools weighing 15 pounds or less and in confined spaces.

Shift Schedules availability:

Weekend shift from Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Hours of work are from 6:00-18:30 (top up to 40hrs/wk)

This job is classified under NOC Code: 72410

Why Bison:

• Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
• Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
• Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:

• Celebrating over 50 years in Business
• Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
• Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills.

We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment.

We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena.

We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.