Job Description
West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at www.wcrl.com to learn more.
Based at our Calgary plant location, we are hiring a permanent, full time Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic. This role is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance servicing on commercial transport trucks, trailers, and other company fleet equipment. Reviewing work orders and evaluating repairs are also important tasks of the role. HD Mechanics also provide performance evaluations, mentorship, and supervision to HD Mechanical Apprentices
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 500 employees
Continuous training and development available
Comprehensive compensation package provided to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits
Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
Take a look at our About Us video here: https://vimeo.com/396483325 .
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Inspect motors in operation, road test Class 3 vehicles, and test automotive system and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
Diagnose faults or malfunctions on all preventative maintenance services
Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of commercial transport trucks, trailers, and other company fleet equipment, including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems using other hand tools/equipment
Review and discuss work orders with supervisors, and signing off repairs performed
Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune ups
Operate engines such as International Max Force, Paccar, Cummins, etc.
Work with equipment such as vacuum pumps, hydraulics, and fork loaders
Maintain a clean, tidy work site which includes daily housekeeping of shop areas
Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Red Seal Certification
Possession of a valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with air required
A valid Alberta Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspection License is considered an asset
3 years of experience in truck repairs or similar environment or industry an asset
Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products
INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE “APPLY” LINK.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted
