Job details
- JobBank Id: 42394945
- JobSeekr Id: 310586
- Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanic Apprentice
- Calgary, AB
- 39 Technology Way SE
- Full time
- G & B Fuels Inc
- $38.75 to $50.00
- 40 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Registered Apprenticeship certificate - or equivalent experience
- Mechanics and repairers, general
- Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician
- Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies, other
- Medium/heavy vehicle and truck technology/technician
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Dusty
- Noisy
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Perform repair work on heavy trucks
- Perform other routine maintenance
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
Experience and specialization
Policy and program experience
- Apprenticeship training
Area of specialization
- Mechanical components
- Truck-trailer repair
Diesel engine repair specialization
- Exhaust system
- Cooling system
- Lubrication system
- Engine control system
- Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
- Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
Powered equipment repair specialization
- Cable-operated working attachments
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Compressors
- Pumps
- Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Power take-offs
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Differentials
- Brake system
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Overtime required
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available