Automotive Mechanic

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. based in Slave Lake, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to join our growing team.

You will perform skilled tasks in mechanical repair and maintenance of light vehicles, analyze and troubleshoot, dismantle, align, assemble and adjust equipment to keep it in efficient operating condition. The ideal candidate holds a valid Automotive Mechanic license, has at least 3 years of experience with commercial equipment, and can work independently in a busy

Qualifications

• Licensed Automotive Mechanic certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an automotive mechanic.
• Experience with commercial equipment, machinery, and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide light vehicle troubleshooting and diagnostic repairs
• Complete maintenance and repairs as required
• Installation of new and added-on equipment
• Monitor parts usage and report on any materials issues
• Assist in ordering replacement equipment, parts and supplies
• Ensure accurate completion of work orders and timecards
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to occupational health and safety regulations
• Assist in preparing preventative and predictive maintenance schedules
• Perform in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Perform other mechanical repair work as required

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Work well under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed Automotive Mechanic

Job description

LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

We are looking to hire an experienced Automotive Mechanic to join our growing team based in Slave Lake, Alberta.

The Automotive Mechanic is required to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of light vehicles. The candidate must be able to analyze, troubleshoot, dismantle, align, assemble and adjust mechanical equipment and machinery to maintain it in efficient operating condition.

Responsibilities:

• Provide light vehicle troubleshooting and diagnostic repairs
• Complete maintenance and repairs as required
• Installation of new and added-on equipment
• Monitor parts usage and report on any materials issues
• Assist in ordering replacement equipment, parts and supplies
• Ensure accurate completion of work orders and timecards
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to occupational health and safety regulations
• Assist in preparing preventative and predictive maintenance schedules
• Perform in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Perform other mechanical repair work as required

Desired skills and Experience:

• Licensed Automotive Mechanic
• At least 3 years of experience as an Automotive Mechanic
• Experience working with commercial equipment, machinery and vehicles
• Valid driver’s license with clean drivers abstract
• Ability to work independently in a busy environmentExperience with routine maintenance operations
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Computer literate

LaPrairie Works Inc. provides Industry-leading compensation and benefits, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, and proactive work environment.