Mobile Apprentice (Evening Shift)

Bison Transport Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Apprenticeship program

Flexible health coverage

Flexible dental plan

Paid Personal Leave Days

Boot & tool allowance

Group life insurance and optional life

Job summary

Bison Transport Inc. is seeking a Mobile Apprentice Technician/Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on the fleet. You will diagnose problems found during inspections and prescribe remedial action, working with the Service Coordinator, Trailer Technicians, and other Tractor Technicians.

This role operates our Mobile Repair Unit outside the shop, serving the fleet in Calgary and surrounding areas, with a focus on timely, efficient service and outdoor work in all temperatures.

Qualifications

• Must be a Level 1 Heavy Equipment Technician.
• Registered Apprentice with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board.
• Passed the Apprenticeship entry exam.
• Desire to obtain Journeyman’s certificate.
• Experience on trailers as heavy duty technician is an asset.
• Demonstrated diagnosing and time-management abilities.
• Ability to provide superior customer service to Drivers.
• Willingness to work outside in all temperatures.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers’ License.
• May stand and walk on level/unlevel surfaces, lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on the Bison fleet.
• Diagnose problems found during inspections and prescribe remedial action.
• Work with Service Coordinator, Trailer Technicians, and other Tractor Technicians.
• Operate Mobile Repair Unit outside of the shop.
• Ensure timely and efficient service delivery.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Tech 1

Apprentice registered

Apprentice entry exam

Journeyman certificate goal

Trailer experience

Diagnosing

Customer service

Outdoor work

Independent worker

Class 5 license

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Registered Apprentice with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

Apprenticeship entry exam

Job description

As the MobileApprentice Technician/Mechanic you will work in conjunction with the Service Coordinator, Trailer Technicians, and the other Tractor Technicians to complete preventative maintenance and repairs on the Bison fleet in a timely and efficient manner by diagnosing problems found during inspections prescribing the correct remedial action. This position will work outsideof the shop running our Mobile Repair Unit.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of Level 1 Heavy Equipment Technician

• You will be a registered Apprentice with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

• Passed the Apprenticeship entry exam

• The desire to obtain your Journeyman’s certificate will be key to your success in this position

• Experience working on trailers as aheavy duty technician would be an asset

• Demonstrated diagnosing and time-management abilities

• Ability to provide superior customer service to our Drivers

• Willingness to work outside in all temperatures

• Ability to work unsupervised

• Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers’ License.

• 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.

Benefits Include:

• Supportive Apprenticeship program
• Flexible health coverage
• Flexible dental plan
• Paid Personal Leave Days
• Boot & tool allowance
• Group life Insurance and optional life insurance
• Group disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) and optional AD&D
• Education reimbursement program
• On-site gym facility
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness program

South Shop - 234090 Wrangler Rd Rocky View, AB.

This position is subject to a 4x10s shift Mon – Thurs from 4pm-2:30am

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.