Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic
- Leduc, AB, Canada
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- Minimum 3 years’ experience working on heavy trucks and trailers
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Empowered to Excel. Trusted to Make a Difference.
Join One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!
Title Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic
Work Location Leduc, AB
Reports to: Operations Manager
Department: Waste Management
At KBL, we do things differently. As Western Canada’s largest environmental waste management company - born in the North and built on resilience - we’ve grown by trusting our people, keeping them safe, and backing bold ideas. We're proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!
We’re looking for a Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic to join our team. The Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic performs skilled tasks in the mechanical servicing, repair and maintenance of KBL’s long haul fleet equipment (trucks and trailers). The Journeyman Mechanic will have the ability to troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, as well as repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components and maintain detailed records. This position is also responsible for apprenticing 1st to 4th year Heavy Duty Mechanic’s Apprentice.
What You’ll Do
Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.
KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.
Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable
Learn more and apply today at www.kbl.ca
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to support the preliminary screening and evaluation of resumes submitted in response to our job postings as part of our recruitment process
Join One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!
Title Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic
Work Location Leduc, AB
Reports to: Operations Manager
Department: Waste Management
At KBL, we do things differently. As Western Canada’s largest environmental waste management company - born in the North and built on resilience - we’ve grown by trusting our people, keeping them safe, and backing bold ideas. We're proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!
We’re looking for a Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic to join our team. The Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic performs skilled tasks in the mechanical servicing, repair and maintenance of KBL’s long haul fleet equipment (trucks and trailers). The Journeyman Mechanic will have the ability to troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, as well as repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components and maintain detailed records. This position is also responsible for apprenticing 1st to 4th year Heavy Duty Mechanic’s Apprentice.
What You’ll Do
- Perform equipment servicing to maximize efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Complete repairs and preventative maintenance in line with servicing requirements.
- Accurately document work orders, including time, parts, and repair details.
- Delegate tasks to apprentices based on skill and competency levels.
- Record service inspections with detailed documentation.
- Conduct Commercial Vehicle Inspections (CVIP) in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Repair, overhaul, and maintain equipment components to meet safety and performance standards.
- Perform hot work, including welding, grinding, cutting, torch use, and metal fabrication.
- Maintain shop and yard cleanliness, manage tools, waste, and assist with inventory.
- Enforce health and safety standards, reporting hazards and ensuring safe work practices.
- Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working on heavy trucks and trailers
- Possession of valid Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract
- Must have exceptional verbal communication skills, able to give and receive verbal information and direction in a fast-paced environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting and teamwork skills
- Must hold a Journeyman’s Heavy-Duty Technician/Mechanic Ticket
- Hydraulic and bulk solids equipment knowledge is considered an asset
- Knowledge in inventory management
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting 55 lbs, confined spaces, heights, extended standing).
- Self-motivator willing to work shift work
Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Trust & Empowerment: Empowered culture with minimal bureaucracy- just real responsibility, ownership, and the flexibility to do your best work
- Growth & Agility: We’re entrepreneurial by nature - quick to adapt and deeply invested in your development
- Care & Commitment: From top-tier benefits (including $3,000 annually for psychological support) to a focus on safety and wellness, we put our people first
- Meaningful Impact: Your work helps build safer, cleaner communities across Canada and that’s something to be proud of
- Competitive wage, allowances and above-market benefits
- RRSP matching, Health Care Spending Account, Wellness account, and flexible work options where feasible
- Paid training and development opportunities, Manager training program, formal Employee Recognition program
Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.
KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.
Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable
Learn more and apply today at www.kbl.ca
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to support the preliminary screening and evaluation of resumes submitted in response to our job postings as part of our recruitment process
More about this job
Responsibilities
Service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the company’s long-haul trucks, trailers, and related equipment, including preventive maintenance, inspections, component overhauls, and hot work. Document work and inspections, delegate tasks to apprentices, maintain shop and yard organization, and uphold health and safety standards.
Requirements
Requires a Journeyman Heavy-Duty Technician/Mechanic ticket, at least three years of experience working on heavy trucks and trailers, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driver’s abstract. Candidates should have strong mechanical troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills, be able to perform physically demanding work and shift work, and have inventory knowledge; hydraulic and bulk solids equipment knowledge is an asset.
Skills
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Commercial Vehicle Inspections
- Hydraulic Systems
- Bulk Solids Equipment
- Welding
- Grinding
- Cutting And Torch Use
- Metal Fabrication
- Work Order Documentation
- Apprentice Mentoring
- Inventory Management
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork
- Verbal Communication
Benefits
- Above-Market Benefits
- RRSP Matching
- Health Care Spending Account
- Wellness Account
- Psychological Support
- Paid Training And Development
- Flexible Work Options Where Feasible
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Journeyman Heavy-Duty Technician
- Heavy Trucks
- Trailers
- Long-Haul Fleet
- Equipment Servicing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Repair
- Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program
- CVIP
- Hydraulic Equipment
- Bulk Solids Equipment
- Welding
- Grinding
- Torch Use
- Metal Fabrication
- Work Orders
- Service Inspections
- Apprentice Training
- Inventory Management
- Health And Safety
- Waste Management
- Environmental Services