Apprentice Trailer Technician

As the Apprentice Technician/Mechanic  you will work in conjunction with the Service Coordinator, Trailer Technicians and Tractor Technicians to complete preventative maintenance and repairs on the Bison fleet in a timely and efficient manner by diagnosing problems found during inspections prescribing the correct remedial action.

Qualifications:

• Apprentice with minimum of Level 1 Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic

• You will be a registered Apprentice with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board

• Passed the Apprenticeship entry exam

• The desire to obtain your Heavy Equipment Technician License will be key to your success in this position

• Experience working on tractors and trailers as a Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic would be an asset

• Demonstrated diagnosing and time-management abilities

• Ability to provide superior customer service to our Drivers

• Basic level computer skills (paperless work order entry)

• Class 5 Driver's License

• Can stand and walk on level and uneven surfaces, twist, bend, push, pull, crouch, climb stairs, bend and crawl, grasp, drag, lift and carry items weighing 50 lbs or less

Shift Schedules:

• This position is permanent full-time and subject to a Monday to Thursday from 16:00-02:30 shift.

Benefits Include:

• Tools and boots allowance

• RRSP Matching

• Potential overtime opportunities

• Flexible health and dental plan

• Group life and disability insurance

• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Career development opportunities

Bison Transport invests in the best equipment and the best people to work on our growing tractor and trailer fleet. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and software. As a Bison Technician/Mechanic, you will enjoy working in a clean, innovative and professional team-oriented shop. We are devoted to your career advancement as a skilled technician and support national tractor and trailer apprentice certification programs. All of our Technicians are enrolled in the Technician Safety Award Program, providing awards and recognition for safety.

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Why Bison:
•    Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career
•    Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance
•    Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider
•    Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams

About Bison:    
•    Celebrating over 50 years in Business
•    Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving
•    Committed to environmental sustainability

Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.