Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic - The Cat Rental Store - Fort McMurray

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

2

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Join the Finning Canada family, part of the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer. We are currently looking for a dedicated Heavy Duty Mechanic 2nd yr Apprentice who is responsible to perform minor diagnostics, minor repairs, and servicing to all equipment in fleet, under direct supervision of a ticketed Journeyperson.

This position will work a 7x7 continuous shift rotation. If you are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated, autonomous, detail-oriented and currently a 2nd year apprentice, then you are exactly who we are looking for!

Job Description:

Basic Functions:

• Performs and completes SMF inspections to rental equipment in shop & yard
• Notifies parts required to make repairs or perform servicing
• Notifies shop personnel and service writer on damaged or missing equipment immediately, noting customer damages.
• Follows instructions from journeypersons as to procedures & repair methods
• Follow all safe work & shop safety polices while performing work in shop & yard
• Completes paperwork properly for branch service writer, receives & keeps track of given work orders for equipment being repaired
• Ensures work orders are given to parts when parts are ordered
• Installs parts as requested by shop foreman, service writer, service manager under supervision of a journeyperson
• Must be able to properly complete JHA (job hazard analysis)
• Advising supervisors of time off requests with proper notice & properly report sick days immediately as identified in employee hand book
• Proper clock in & out procedure followed, make note to be on time
• Responsible for general housekeeping in assigned area

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in performing engine, drive train servicing on general construction equipment or trained by TCRS employee
• Must be a current 2nd year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice
• Willing to work towards Heavy Equipment Technician Certification
• Meet the requirements of article 5.02 of the Alberta Collective Agreement
• Highly motivated and safety focused
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Previous Caterpillar mining equipment experience and basic computer skills
• Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of TCRS equipment parts and repairs.

Note:

• This position is based at our Fort McMurray TCRS facility on a 7x7 continuous shift rotation
• A condition of employment is the ability to obtain Customer Site access (Drug & Alcohol, fitness testing) and wear a respirator where applicable
• Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement
• Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement
• You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.