Apprentice Technician - Mississauga, Canada - Bison Transport

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    Full time
    Description

    Bison invests in the best equipment and the best people to work on our growing tractor and trailer fleet. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and software. As a Bison Technician/Mechanic, you will enjoy working in a clean, innovative and professional team-oriented shop. We are devoted to your career advancement as a skilled technician and support national tractor and trailer apprentice certification programs. All of our Technicians are enrolled in the Technician Safety Award Program, providing awards and recognition for safety.

    Benefits include:

  • Boots supplied once per year
  • Tool allowance of $350 annually
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid Personal Leave Days
  • Flexible health and dental plan
  • Group life insurance and Group disability insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Education reimbursement program
  • RRSP Matching Plan
  • Referral bonus program
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Enrollment to the Provincial Apprenticeship program & reimburse the cost (tuition & supplies) of school for successful candidates.
  • As the Apprentice Technician/Mechanic, you will work in conjunction with the Service Coordinator and the other Tractor/Trailer Technicians/Mechanics to complete preventative maintenance and repairs on the Bison fleet in a timely and efficient manner by diagnosing problems found during inspections prescribing the correct remedial action.

    Qualifications:

  • You will be a registered Apprentice with the
  • Passed the Apprenticeship entry exam
  • Graduation from a recognized certificate program (ex. Truck and Transport Technician, Heavy Duty Technician), and the desire to obtain your Journeyman's certificate will be key to your success in this position
  • Effective time management and team focus
  • Shift Schedules:

  • Weekend Night shift, Friday - Sunday from 18:00 - 06:30
  • Weekend Day shift, Friday - Sunday from 06:00 - 18:30
  • Weekday Night shift, Monday - Thursday from 06:00 - 16:30
  • Weekend Day shift, Monday - Thursday from 16:00 - 02:30
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    Why Bison:

    • Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career

    • Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance

    • Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider

    • Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

    About Bison:

    • Celebrating over 50 years in Business

    • Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving

    • Committed to environmental sustainability