Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice or Journeyman - Red Deer, Canada - Great West Kenworth
Description
Great West Kenworth Red Deer
Avenue Red Deer
- Heavy Duty Technician Apprentice or Journeyman
- Full time + Benefits + shift premiums
- 8 hour shift is Tuesday to Saturday or 10 hours which is a 4 day 10 hour rotation
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ABOUT GREAT WEST KENWORTH
Great West Kenworth Ltd is one of Canada's leading heavy truck dealerships with 7 branches spread all over Alberta Calgary, Balzac, Grande Prairie, Fox Creek, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat.
We are the leader in the Alberta/Northwest heavy trucking industry for over 50 years and provide an excellent work environment, competitive salary, stability, and career progression avenues to skilled and dedicated professionals.
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AT GREAT WEST KENWORTH WE ENABLE PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES TO GROW AND PROSPER
OUR MISSION:
We support our community with exceptional timely service, by caring individuals, whose knowledge of our premium products create a lasting positive impression.
OUR VISION:
We will create an experience that enables everyone to move forward, Financially, Knowledgeably, and with Dignity.
OUR VALUES:
Integrity, Financial Stability, Knowledge, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Learning
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KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 1st Year Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician or higher
- Paccar Engine experience an asset
- Kenworth Cab and Chassis electronic experience an asset
- Cummins ISX 2010 experience an asset
- Eaton Transmission and Dana/Spicer experience an asset
- Electrical troubleshooting an asset
- Familiar with software diagnostics such as Davie 4, Cummins Insite, ESA, BENDIX, Service Ranger or equivalent.
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DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all truck systems used in the Kenworth product line.
- Interpret work orders and technical manuals on paper and in PC based formats.
- Write and type service reports.
- Open and close repair orders as required.
- Assist in training apprentice mechanics in the trade.
- Work scheduled on call shifts to provide repair service for customer trucks that require repairs after normal business hours.
- Attend additional training, online, provincially, nationally and in the US as required.
- Maintain personal and company tooling to get the job gone.
- Utilize department chain of command (service writer, service administrator, lead hand, foreman, service manager, service director) when managing their job duties and solving problems.
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RELATED SKILLS REQUIRED
- Be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend to ensure effective communication with employees and customers.
- General computer and software diagnostics skills.
- The ability to withstand work related deadlines and pressures.
- Must be able to sit, kneel, lift, walk, lay, and carry for extended periods.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
- Own Toolbox and tools required
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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Class 5 driver's license without any previous suspensions
- Class 1 or 3 driver's license considered an asset
- Able to travel to the US for technical training
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Our Benefits
When working at GreatWest Kenworth Ltd., employees are offered a comfortable, clean, and supportive environment, with opportunities for growth and advancement.
Competitive wages are matched with a comprehensive, up-to-date employee benefits program that caters to the needs of staff and their families.
Some of the benefits are:
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness Coverage
- Up to $2640 in a Health Spending Account
- Up to $2640 in a Personal Development Account
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Health Plan 80% of prescribed drugs, 100% coverage of all other eligible expenses
- Dental Plan 80% basic, 50% major and 50% orthodontics
- 5 Paid Sick Days
- Up To $400 Boot and Tool Allowance
- RRSPs and TFSAs
- 2 weeks vacation to start and 3 weeks' vacation after 3 years
- Employee Assistance Programs
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$24.00-$48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Experience:
Heavy Duty Mechanical: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Drivers (prefe
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