Journeyman|Woman 3|4th year Apprentice Heavy Duty Equipment Truck Mechanic

Journeymen/women Mechanics - $1000.00 Sign On Bonus

Join a team that has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer by Trucking HR Canada for five years in a row.

We are a diversified, growth-oriented and safety-focused company that has been in business for over 75 years! Our fleet is based in Whitecourt Alberta and from this location we provide bulk chip hauling, LTL freight and oilfield hauling throughout north/central Alberta. We are looking for full time energetic and driven Journeymen/women and apprentice mechanics to support our growing company.

We offer the following:
• Steady year round work with opportunity for advancement
• A great workplace culture
• Competitive wages and several bonus incentives
• Flexible working environment and hours
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Night Shift Premiums
• Relocation Assistance

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Heavy Equipment Journeyman with Whitecourt Transport, you’ll be performing preventative maintenance and repairs on our fleet trucks, trailers, excavators, dozers, and forestry equipment. This will include carrying out diagnostic tests and repairs to a variety of vehicles and equipment using modern maintenance practices. This position is based primarily in our bright, clean, and well equipped maintenance facility, however our mechanics may need to make road calls and perform test drives to service our local fleet.

JOB DUTIES
• Performs repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services
• Performs inspection, diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles, loaders, tractors, and excavators
• Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
• Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
• Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
• Performs maintenance related work as required
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with company standards
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

REQUIREMENTS
• Competency using various computer systems to record and document repairs and diagnose problems
• Physical requirements of this position include the ability to push, pull, drag, and lift items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally must work at shoulder level with equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Work hours may require overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be able to supply your own set of hand tools to perform basic repairs

Whitecourt Transport is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $37.00-$41.00 for 3/4th year and Journeyman $45.00/HR both have potential for night shift Premium of $3.00/HR

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45.00-$48.00 per hour

Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:
• mechanical: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
• Journeyman (preferred)
• Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person