POSITION BENEFITS
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Wage is $27-32 per hour, depending on apprenticeship level and experience.
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Flexible work schedule options - either 5 on/2 off OR 4 on/4 off rotation. No night shifts!
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Excellent work/life balance - enjoy 4 straight days off in the Kootenays every week with the 4\&4 shift option.
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Consistent, steady work in a professional and respectful environment. As a member of the Sutherland Group, we are proud to be able to serve not only our loyal clients, but our partner companies as well, guaranteeing work for our industry-leading teams.
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Pension Program with Sutherland Group matching contributions up to 100%, starting at 3%, increasing in graduated increments and topping out at 5% after 8 years.
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Extended health benefits program through a cost shared benefits plan
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Confidential Employee Family Assistance Program
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Health \& Safety Policy \& Programs
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform quality repairs \& preventative maintenance services on heavy equipment, trucks and trailers.
- Discuss ideas, diagnose issues, and find solutions to difficult problems.
- Complete inspection reports to record problems and work performed.
- Maintain positive working relationships with supervisors and other staff members in all departments.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by Lead Hand.
- Perform inspections, diagnostic tests, troubleshooting and general vehicle repair.
- Conduct safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
- Work in compliance with Company Health \& Safety policies, and OHSA standards.
- Provide routine maintenance on tractors, trailers and mobile equipment such as forklifts and loaders
- Check all equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required.
- Diagnose any faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair that is required.
- Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS \& SKILLS
- At least 3 years of the apprenticeship foundations training from a qualified trades diploma program.
- Experience in commercial truck and trailer repair
- Be willing to attend Apprenticeship Training each year while working towards the Truck \& Transport Technician or Heavy Duty Mechanic certificates.
- Team player who is willing to pitch in and help wherever needed.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with clean abstract
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