Heavy Duty/Automotive Apprentice

Calm Air International; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inuit Preference

Job summary

Calm Air International is seeking a Ground Service Equipment Apprentice to repair, troubleshoot and service light and heavy equipment across multiple sites. You will assist journeymen under supervision, perform inspections, oil changes, and maintain accurate maintenance records in our MTCpro system.

Expect travel to sites in Manitoba and Nunavut and a shift-based schedule including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent (GED).
• Currently a Heavy-Duty and/or Automotive Apprentice.
• 1–5 years of related experience.
• Valid class 5 driving license.
• Travel roughly 50% of the time.
• proficient with MS Office and Teams.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in heavy duty/automotive is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Enhanced Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun is a plus.
• Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries given preference.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and servicing on company vehicles and ground equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment safely per specs.
• Troubleshoot to identify issues.
• Inspect gear to ensure safe operation.
• Test repaired equipment for proper function.
• Maintain maintenance records inside MTCpro.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance.
• Repair or replace defective parts as needed.
• Clean and lubricate and perform other upkeep tasks.
• Request parts and manage inventory.
• Travel to various sites within Manitoba and Nunavut.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience 1-5 years

Driving license

Travel 50%

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Lifting 50 lbs

Security clearance

Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun language

Heavy-Duty/Automotive experience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent (GED)

Heavy-Duty/Automotive Apprentice

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Job description

What You'll Get to Do

Reporting to the GSE Manager, the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Apprentice repairs, troubleshoots, adjusts, overhauls, performs services including inspections, oil changes and assists in the maintenance of all light duty, heavy-duty and automotive equipment in all locations as needed under the supervision of assigned Journeyman.

• Complete maintenance and or services on company vehicles and ground equipment. This may include baggage carts, boarding ramps, Honda generators, GPU’s, Bobcats, small Cat equipment, forklifts & Kubota’s
• Diagnose and repair all company equipment safely and according to specifications
• Troubleshoot to diagnose problems
• Inspect equipment to ensure safe operation
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper function & performance
• Maintain proper maintenance reports/documentation inside our maintenance program MTCpro
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on company equipment
• Repair, adjust, and or replace defective parts as needed
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work as required
• Request parts and maintain inventory
• Travel required to various work sites within Manitoba and Nunavut
• Other duties as assigned

Hours of Work

• Shift work is required and may include mornings/afternoons, evenings, and weekends

Skills & Experience We Value

• Grade 12 or equivalent (GED)
• Current Heavy-Duty and/or Automotive Apprentice
• 1-5 years of experience
• Valid class 5 driving license
• Travel required – approximately 50%
• Computer skills (MS Office, Teams)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Previous experience in heavy duty / automotive considered an asset
• Must be able to obtain, retain and maintain an Enhanced Security Clearance pass
• Inuktitut and/or Inuinnaqtun language considered an asset
• Preference given to Inuit Land Claims Beneficiaries