Heavy Duty Apprentice - Red Deer, Canada - City Wide Towing and Recovery Service Ltd.

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 12 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 (6080%) 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 eyehand and foot coordination
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting/carrying of items up to 80lbs

Pay:
$27.00-$31.00 per year


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

Heavy Technician: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:
- class 5 drivers license and a vehicle (required)


Work Location:
In person