Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice - Aerial Lift Equipment - Calgary

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Boot allowance

Paid vacation

Technical training support

Early Friday finish

Mentorship from Journeymen

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Journeyman Shop Foreman candidate in SE Calgary. The role supports a Journeyman team, mentoring a 2nd/3rd Year HET Apprentice while maintaining a high‑quality service shop for high‑reach aerial equipment.

You’ll work with Journeymen and the Shop Foreman to service, diagnose, and repair fleet equipment, with emphasis on safety, training, and practical skill growth in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Registered 2nd or 3rd Year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice with AIT or equivalent.
• 1+ year of practical mechanical experience in shop/field settings.
• Basic knowledge of DC electrical circuits, diesel powertrains and hydraulics.
• Valid Class 5 license with clean abstract and basic trade tools.
• Eagerness to learn, strong work ethic and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect, and repair high-reach aerial work platforms and related equipment under mentorship.
• Assist with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and component rebuilds.
• Perform routine PMs, PDIs, and safety verifications to ensure readiness.
• Support safety checks, load testing, and functional testing.
• Coordinate equipment movement and maintain a clean, hazard-free bay.
• Follow safety protocols and seek continuous improvement.

Skills

HET apprenticeship

1+ year experience

DC electrical knowledge

Diesel powertrains

Hydraulic systems

Class 5 license

Trade tools

Team player

Education

Registered 2nd/3rd Year HET Apprentice (AIT or equivalent)

Tools

Basic trade tools

Job description

Journeyman Shop Foreman $50 - $55/hr

Location: SE Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (No weekends)

Industry: Industrial Equipment / High-Reach & Aerial

Are you an ambitious Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice ready to accelerate your trade skills with a premier equipment specialist in Calgary? Our client is looking for a driven 2nd Year HET Apprentice to join their close-knit, highly skilled team. Working in a clean, heated, and state-of-the‑art facility, you will work directly alongside experienced Journeymen and a dedicated Shop Foreman who are invested in your technical development and long-term career growth. If you take pride in doing quality work, want hands‑on exposure to advanced high-reach aerial equipment, and value a supportive shop culture, this is the ideal place to build your career.

Advantages

• Pay & Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00/hr (based on provincial apprentice wage scale / experience) , with performance wage
• Schedule & Work-Life Balance: Full-time day shift featuring early Friday finishes and a balanced weekend rotation
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits with 80% employer-paid premiums starting immediately upon hire
• Perks & Allowances: $150 annual boot allowance, paid vacation, and paid technical training support
• Workplace Culture: Modern, heated, organized shop with top-tier tooling, safety standards, and one-on-one mentorship from certified Journeymen
• Stability: Permanent, recession-resilient equipment sector with internal advancement potential

Responsibilities

• Work under the mentorship of Journeyperson technicians and the Shop Foreman to service, inspect, and repair high-reach aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and rental fleet equipment.
• Assist in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and component rebuilds/replacements.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance (PMs), pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), and green-tag verification procedures to ensure fleet units meet strict rental readiness standards.
• Assist with functional testing, safety compliance checks, and annual load testing inspections.
• Safely operate and coordinate equipment movement throughout the yard and shop floor.
• Keep a clean, organized, and hazard‑free work bay while adhering strictly to company safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship Status: Registered 2nd or 3rd Year Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Apprentice with AIT (Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training) or recognized equivalent.
• Experience: 1+ years of practical mechanical experience in a shop or field setting, preferably working with aerial lifts, mobile hydraulics, or heavy equipment.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic working knowledge of DC electrical circuits, schematic reading, diesel powertrains, and hydraulic systems.
• Tools & Licensing: Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean abstract, and an initial set of basic trade hand/air/power tools suitable for a 2nd-year apprentice.
• Mindset: Eagerness to learn, strong mechanical curiosity, dependable work ethic, and a team-first attitude.

Summary

If you are an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to advance your career in a role with a stable equipment rental leader in SE Calgary, please apply today!