Heavy Duty Apprentice - Red Deer, Canada - City Wide Towing

City Wide Towing

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Red Deer, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job description

City Wide Towing is currently looking for a 2nd or 3rd year Heavy Duty Apprenticeship to work in our Fleet & Facility division in Red Deer.

This position will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing and providing repairs to towing equipment and trucks. This position is open to experienced tow truck mechanics.

Major Responsibilities:

Demonstrate safety leadership and safe work practices at all times

Work in accordance with City Wide Towing policies and procedures

Troubleshoot and service various towing equipment and trucks

Utilize manuals and diagnostic equipment to perform work duties

Work with Supply chain to ensure consumables are in stock

Maintain work orders (Triage job opportunities in SharePoint)

Assist in the management of repairs

Ensure safety and cleanliness of shop

Complete safety training as required

Use of Hydrostatic tools and equipment

Install replacement parts

Maintain equipment

Fabrication of engineered alterations

Use mechanical lifting devices and winches

Basic/Required Qualifications

Completed 2nd or 3rd year apprenticeship program

Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in a similar role

Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License and proof of current Driver's Abstract - Preferred with Air Endorsement

Possesses own tools

Ability to read and comprehend work orders

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner

Demonstrated willingness to learn and succeed

Ability to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team

Legally authorized to work in Canada with no restrictions

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with computer maintenance programs

Experience utilizing SharePoint

First Aid Training

Experience with commercial towing equipment and trucks

Hydraulic experience

Diesel engine diagnostic experience

Working conditions:

Working within both indoor (60-80%) and outdoor (up to 40%) work environments; ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures, dusty and loud work environments

Mechanical aptitude

Full range of body motion; including repetitive motions which specifically affect upper body use

Considerable standing, walking, squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping, lifting and reaching

Some climbing, sitting and driving

Manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand and foot coordination

Ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting/carrying of items up to 80lbs

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay:
$27.00-$31.00 per year