Ledon Mechanical is currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Technician to join our growing business here in Red Deer. We specialize in heavy truck & trailer repairs in the shop or mobile service as well. This position is for a Journeyman technician with current CVIP license.

If you'd like to work with a family oriented “people come first” company with a great working environment without the politics of a large company, then this would be a great opportunity.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interprets technical manuals, work orders, and writes service reports.
• Keeps shop & equipment clean and organized.
• Performs preventative and service maintenance on trucks & trailers.
• Monitors the safety and efficiency of equipment.
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions.
• Adjust, repair and/or replace defective parts, components or systems.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that the work
• done meets manufacturers' specifications and legislated requirements.
• Performs physically demanding duties such as: heavy lifting, working underneath equipment, working in cramped or awkward positions, climbing on/off equipment, getting in/out of units, working long hours if required.
• Provides guidance, training and coaching to apprentices or shop hands when necessary.
• Maintains a customer focused approach.
• Other job duties as required, as the above duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyman HET Certificate with minimum 4 years experience on Heavy Trucks & Trailers.
• CVIP Technician License
• Good vision, hearing, sense of smell, as well as physical strength & stamina.
• The ability to think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times.
• Ability to pass standard pre-employment testing including: fit for duty testing, drug & alcohol screening, audiogram and mask fit.
• Computer skills are a must, as this company runs paperless timecards and service orders.
• Must be fluent in English (Speak & Write)
• Valid drivers license (Min Class 5)

ASSETS:

• Fabrication & Welding Skills
• Class 1 or 3 license

Shift: Monday to Friday with occasional weekends. Overtime available.

Job Types: Part time/Full time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour depending on experience

Resume can be sent to

We appreciate all those who have taken the time to apply. Only serious applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• mechanical: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)
• Journeyman (preferred)
• CVIP license (preferred)