Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician - Edmonton, Canada - Abalone Construction

Abalone Construction

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

What We Offer
We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work overtime. Our growing team allows for opportunities for advancement and our benefits providers are competitive in our industry, allowing access to tuition and scholarship opportunities for your children

Summary of Position
Abalone Construction is a privately owned company with over 40 years specializing in Industrial and Commercial civil construction. We offer construction services in a variety of markets including Infrastructure, Roadbuilding, and Land Development.

Role and Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and repair for heavy equipment with support from a journeyperson

Identify and repair deficiencies in a timely manner

Operate a forklift or overhead crane as needed

Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement

Adhere to workplace safety policies and regulations, which include but is not limited to FLRA, JSA, JHA & PPE requirements

Show continuous effort to improve operations by decreasing turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other members of the team

Analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems

Participate in maintaining shop cleanliness and organization, which includes loading/unloading, storage and maintenance of equipment and tools

Maintain shop tools, equipment

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Training and Education
Registered apprentice in the HET program

Familiarity with the following vendor systems: CAT SIS, E.T. Deere Service Advisor, Cummins Insite and other electronic diagnostic systems is an asset

Ability to work both in a team and individually in a fast-paced environment

Possess valid driver's license, CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015

Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics, electrical and diagnostics

Experience with routine preventative & corrective maintenance operations

Able to complete paperwork (e.g., service reports, repair documentation, timesheets, etc.) correctly and in a timely manner

Be able to demonstrate assertiveness, critical thinking, self-motivation with strong personal work practices

Be able to work effectively in a team environment while exercising good judgment, common sense and conducting oneself in a professional manner

Self-control under pressure and maintain a positive attitude towards fellow employees

Good interpersonal and oral communication skills

Ability to successfully manage heavy workloads with multiple priorities that can change with minimum notice

Excited to learn about new methods, processes, material & equipment

Own standard tools of the trade

Willing to work overtime

Working Conditions
This position could be office or project based and involve frequent visits to the field for servicing.

This position will require physically demanding work in different positions (kneeling, standing, lifting, etc.), as well as periodic periods of sitting/typing while performing computer related tasks.

This position will require 50 + hours per week, working 7:00am - 5:30pm.

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