Mobile Apprentice (Weekend Shift)

Bison Transport Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship program

Flexible health coverage

Boot & tool allowance

Education reimbursement

On-site gym

Job summary

Bison Transport is seeking a Mobile Apprentice Technician/Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on our fleet outside the shop, collaborating with the Service Coordinator and field technicians. You will diagnose problems, prescribe repairs, and support drivers with a mobile repair unit.

The role requires a Level 1 Heavy Equipment Technician, registration as an apprentice with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, and progress toward Journeyman status.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 Heavy Equipment Technician.
• 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 a heavy 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems found during inspections and prescribe remedial action.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on the Bison fleet outside of the shop.
• Work with the Mobile Repair Unit and coordinate with the Service Coordinator and other technicians.
• Provide superior customer service to drivers and ensure timely repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Apprentice registration Alberta

Diagnosing and problem solving

Customer service

Outdoor work

Time management

Class 5 Driver's License

Education

Level 1 Heavy Equipment Technician

Apprenticeship entry exam

Journeyman certificate goal

Job description

As the Mobile Apprentice 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 outside of the shop running our Mobile Repair Unit.

• 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 a heavy 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.

• 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 Friday to Sunday day shift schedule. Hours of work are 06:00 - 18:30.

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.

Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills. We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.