Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician

Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician

RMC Group of Companies

RMC Group of Companies is family owned and has been supplying concrete and related services since 1994. RMC Group of Companies is locally owned and operated and is one of Western Canada's largest independent concrete providers. Since 1994, RMC Group of Companies has expanded the business to more than ten operating entities to provide a one stop shop for all our customer's concrete needs. With such rapid expansion, there is ample opportunity for growth and development for employees. We treat our employees like family and look for the very best. Come be a part of our growing team!

What RMC Offers:
 

• Competitive wages and vacation time
• Full scope benefits package (health, dental, life, disabilities)
• Company funded RRSP contributions
• Employee assistance programs
• Annual PPE allowance
• Night shift premium when working night shifts
• Monthly tool allowance
• Quarterly bonus incentive program
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunities for training and professional development

Position Overview:

We are currently looking for a knowledgeable and skilled Apprentice Equipment Technician! The Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician is primarily responsible for assisting in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment including concrete trucks, pick-up trucks, and off-road equipment.

Requirements:
 

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on fleet vehicles under the guidance of a Journeyman HET.
• Participate in troubleshooting and repairing concrete trucks, pick-up trucks, and off-road equipment.
• Communicate with the parts team to order, supply, and receive parts for repairs in quickly and efficiently.
• Complete daily work orders timely and accurately to ensure all maintenance and repair activities are documented.
• Communicate with drivers regarding maintenance and repair of trucks.
• Assist Journeymen HETs with CVIP completion on an annual basis.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Order, pick-up, and deliver parts as required.
• Participate in safety programing including preforming pre/post trip in sections, wearing PPE, attending safety meetings, etc.
• Preform general labour as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:
 

• Registered Heavy Duty Equipment Apprentice, preferably either a 3rd or 4th year Apprentice
• Valid drivers license and clean drivers abstract.
• Previous experience working in the construction, concrete, or a related industry is an asset.
• 1-2 years of prior heavy-duty mechanical experience dealing with large fleet vehicles such as concrete trucks is preferred.
• Previous experience working with off-road equipment is an asset, including pneumatic equipment.

Key Attributes:
 

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Safety conscious attitude.
• Comfortable working alone as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.

Hours of Work:

Typical shifts are 10 hours in length and start between the hours of 5AM and 2PM. Overtime, evenings, nights and weekends may be required dependant on business needs

Physical Demands:
This is moderately strenuous work. Mechanics frequently lift material up to 30 pounds. Machinery and tools require frequent and consistent exertion on arms, hands, and fingers. Work environment is typically indoors in a shop environment; however, mechanics are frequently outdoors pulling in fleet vehicles or even driving out onto job sites, freeways, or roads with service truck for emergency truck repairs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and fit for work testing as a condition of employment.

RMC Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates without discriminating on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability or pardoned criminal conviction.