Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

CEDA has an immediate opening for an Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic for our shop in Conklin AB.

We’re a small team, you’ll get to know the people as well as you know the equipment. The variety of interesting equipment with specialty components combined with the tools needed to do great work are a few reasons our shop team loves working here.
What we offer:

• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits, health spending account and matching pension contributions starting on your first day!
• 14x14 shift with 12-hour days
• Variety of equipment to work on: from skid steers to T&E Pumps on pressure and vacuum equipment (Cummins, Paccar, and loaders too!)
• Camp provided
• Safety is number 1: we watch out for one another and pride ourselves in doing the work right the first time

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance on Vacuum trucks, Combos, Water Trucks, Tankers, Skid-steers and Pressure Trucks
• Ongoing diagnostic and repair of diesel engines, after treatment/emissions, hydraulic systems and pumps
• Troubleshoot issues, inspect equipment and replace or repair defective parts
• Interpret work orders
• Occasionally attend service calls in the field
• Work alongside Journeyman to learn and develop your skills
• Attend daily tool-box and safety meetings as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned

Role Specifications:

• Registered Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician or higher required
• Valid class 5 Driver’s licence required (non GDL) clean 5 year abstract
• Class 1 or 3 licence considered an asset
• Experience in hydraulic, electrical, and pump systems is an asset
• Able to provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Able to provide your own tools

Skills:

• You’re happiest working in a team and getting the job done safely, as well as working independently on various projects in the shop
• You’re eager to learn and thrive in a busy shop environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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