Heavy Duty Mechanic / Truck Trailer Technician Apprentice ( 1st - 4th year)

Drive your career with us-join our team as a Heavy Duty Mechanic / Truck & Trailer Technician at Velocity Truck Centres- Edmonton West !

What We Offer:

• Attractive Compensation: $34.08 / hr to $45.44/hour
• Shift/Hours of work: 4 on /4 off rotation - 11 hr days
• Production Bonus Plan*: Flat rate earning program while always protecting your base income
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive accrued vacation time.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with employer RRSPs
• Comprehensive Benefits: Company-paid extended health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, basic life insurance, disability, and wellness programs.

*Production Bonus Plan:

With our industry leading Production Bonus Plan, efficiency pays off with our industry leading flat rate earning program. Plus, your base wage is always protected, meaning you never earn less than hours worked. It is a win-win: secure income with the opportunity to boost your earnings.

Position Overview:

As an apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will be the backbone of our service team, ensuring our fleet is in top condition. Working closely with some of the best Journeymen Technicains, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of heavy-duty trucks and trailers, providing high-quality service that keeps our operations running smoothly. If you are passionate about working with heavy equipment and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you to advance your career.

Essential Functions and Purpose:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance to diesel/gas engines, transmissions, rear ends, differentials, electrical/electronics, power systems, hydraulic systems, and other service work as required
• Perform repairs as per manufacturer specification on all OEM Class 6,7,8 vehicles
• Work closely with Journeymen Technicians
• Manage personal repair times
• Update shop supervisor if technical assistance is required and/or additional repair time required
• Maintain all web-based training requirements
• Report on the maintenance/use of tools and shop equipment
• Complete all required documentation
• Tag all failed parts and return cores
• Make warranty decisions as required
• Utilize diagnostic programs such as Techlane to satisfy warranty requirements
• Make decisions on part re-use/failure analysis
• Contact outside vendors as needed for technical assistance or repair authorization
• Road test – only with class 1/3 license
• Complete repair Quality Inspection reports when required
• Professional level of detail & care on repairs to ensure quality repairs are completed
• Professional customer service when required
• Comply with the Health and Safety Program Assignment of Responsibility duties as listed for “Worker”

Required Qualifications:

• Strong aptitude for diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance of large truck and trailers.
• Commercial Transport (Truck and Transport Mechanic) apprentice level 1 to 4.
• Heavy Truck and Trailer subject matter knowledge.
• Heavy Duty Mechanic experience with on highway trucks.
• Self-starter able to work in a fast-paced, detailed, and process-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a physical capacity, including heavy lifting and using tools throughout the shift.
• Must have own tools (required tool list will be provided).
• Class 5 driver's license with good drivers abstract.
• Class 1, Class 3, and MVI Certifications are a bonus (paid uplifts).
• Ability to effectively use standard computer programs such as Microsoft word and adobe

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Who We Are:

Velocity Truck Centres Canada provides full-service support, including sales, maintenance, parts, collision repair, and financing. Representing top brands like Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built, Autocar, and Trailers, we are committed to Speed, Value, and Trust for our customers and employees. With 17 branches across Alberta and British Columbia and over 100 locations worldwide in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Australia, we offer exciting career growth opportunities and are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.

Velocity Truck Centres Canada is an equal opportunity employer.