heavy-duty equipment mechanic apprentice

G & B Fuels Inc
Calgary, AB, CA
$38,75-$50 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 40 hours per week
  • Education : Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Mechanics and repairers, general
  • Heavy equipment maintenance technology / technician
  • Heavy / industrial equipment maintenance technologies, other
  • Medium / heavy vehicle and truck technology / technician
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Dusty
  • Noisy

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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

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

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

Screening questions

  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?
  • What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available
  • Less than 1 hour ago
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