Heavy Duty Mechanic Technician /or Apprentice

Nortrux Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable heavy equipment service company in Grande Prairie is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician. The successful candidate will perform diagnostics and repairs on heavy-duty trucks, complete service reports, and ensure safety compliance. A valid HET journeyman certificate or Alberta Apprenticeship certificate is mandatory, along with a strong ability to use computer equipment and personal tools. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in an open work environment.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Life insurance

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong ability to understand and effectively use computer equipment.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment safely.
• Ability to follow the direction of a direct supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on heavy-duty trucks.
• Complete detailed, clear, and concise service reports.
• Communicate with Shop Foreman regarding repairs.

Skills

Understanding computer equipment

Problem-solving

Timely workload planning

Education

Valid HET journeyman certificate or Alberta Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

2nd Year Apprentice to Journeyman

11401 96th Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 5M3

$29.10-$52.00 an Hour
Part-Time, Full-Time, Permanent

Nortrux Inc. has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Technician and/or Apprentice at our Grande Prairie location. This is a great opportunity to grow your career as a technician with a company that holds strong core values of Communication, Integrity, Partnership, Accountability, and Excellence.

We are looking for people who hold the same values and want to grow with a company that knows your success is our success!

As the successful candidate, you will be a team player who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Employees are the driving force behind our achievements, and we believe in having the right person in the right position. We know that employee growth is the key to continued engagement and fulfillment. Nortrux Inc. offers an open and honest work environment plus competitive compensation (based on skills, ability, knowledge, and education), paid industry training (including apprenticeships), group benefits (single and family through Canada Life), RRSP matching, paid time off and work boot compensation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Service Manager and Shop Foreman, the technician will be required to perform diagnostics and repairs on heavy‑duty trucks and in all areas of on‑highway vehicles.

The current operating hours are Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 5.30 pm, Technicians may be required to work weekends, and evenings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair of various components of a variety of heavy‑duty trucks equipped with diesel engines and automated and manual transmissions.
• Complete detailed, clear, and concise service reports.
• Comply with the company health and safety program.
• Communicate with Shop Foreman if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time or if there are additional repairs needed.
• Communicate with the parts department efficiently to obtain the required parts to complete the repair.
• Keep the service department neat, clean and safe.
• Keep current with manufacturer training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid HET journeyman certificate or Alberta Apprenticeship certificate.
• Must have own tools.
• Strong ability to understand and effectively use computer equipment.
• Must be able to work in a high‑pressure environment safely.
• Ability to follow the direction of a direct supervisor.
• Proficient in planning workload in a timely manner.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw conclusions.

Based on the safety and requirements of this role, all applications are required to pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing before gaining employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

• Work Location: In person