Heavy Equipment Technician or Apprentice - Calgary, Canada - Great West Kenworth

Great West Kenworth

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Great West Kenworth - Evening Shift Heavy Equipment Technician

5909, 6 St, SE, Calgary
Heavy Equipment Technician or Apprentice (3rd year, 4th year and journeyperson)
Full time + Benefits
Up to $50 per hour depending on experience and year of Apprenticeship.
10 hr day sift openings
8 hr evening shift openings w/ $5/hour shift premium

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Great West Kenworth is seeking an indentured 3rd year, 4th year or journeyperson HD technician capable of joining our fast-paced technical environment.

Applicants with strong electrical aptitude plus experience/training with Kenworth systems, Cummins, Paccar engine, CAT, Dana/Spicer and Eaton would be strongly considered.

Be part of a winning team on the cutting edge of industry technology.

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KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Apprentice HET or Truck Transport Mechanic (3rd year to Journeyperson)
Paccar MX Engine experience an asset
Kenworth Cab and Chassis electronic experience an asset
Peterbuilt experience an asset
Cummins experience an asset
Eaton Transmission and Dana/Spicer experience 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.
Attend additional training, online, provincially, nationally and in the US as required.
Maintain personal and company tooling.
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 workrelated 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.

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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Class either 1, 3, 5 driver's license without any previous suspensions.
Able to travel to the US for technical training

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Benefits

When working at Great West 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 Company Benefits we offer:

RRSPs and TFSA Matching Program
Life Insurance and AD&D, Dependent Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Coverage
Up to $2640 in a Health Spending Account or Personal Development Account
Health Plan, Dental Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage
Vision care & Prescription Safety Glasses Coverage
Custom Hearing Protection
Boot, PPE and Tool Allowance
3 weeks' vacation after 3 years and 5 Paid Sick Days, Flex Days

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