Apprentice, Mechanic

Description

The Opportunity

Power your potential at Alectra! We're looking for a motivated Apprentice, Mechanic eager to learn and grow under the guidance of experienced Mechanics. As an apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience in diagnosing, maintaining and repairing of vehicles and related equipment setting the foundation for a rewarding career as a Mechanic.

If you meet the following criteria, we welcome you to apply:

Education & Specialized Knowledge

·            Successful completion of Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or recognized equivalent

·            Must hold and maintain a Class “G” driver’s license in good standing, “DZ” or “AZ” driver’s license is considered an asset

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year in a mechanic apprenticeship program is an asset.

Below is the job description of a Mechanic. During your apprenticeship you will be trained on all aspects of the job progressively over the apprenticeship period.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Fleet, this position is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining and repairing vehicles and other related equipment used within the company such as hydraulic tools, chain saws, trailers, etc.  The incumbent is responsible for outfitting vehicles for service with equipment as required for efficient operation.

Responsibilities:

·         Perform all aspects of motor vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair pertaining to a fleet including Light Duty to Heavy Duty Trucks, hydraulic repairs on aerial devices and digger derricks as well as various types of utility equipment.

·         Provides vehicle service to ensure vehicles are reliable and dependable.  Conducts physical and safety checks on vehicles and provides support documentation for the vehicle.

• Conducts preventative maintenance checks to ensure minimal disruption to the fleet.  Maintains accurate and up-to-date records to ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled to avoid downtime of vehicles.
• Conducts license inspections for safety checks and ensures up-to-date licensing and insurance information is in the applicable vehicle.
• Performing safety standards inspections and PMVIC inspections
• Requisitions supplies to ensure fleet related supplies are readily available.
• Participate in emergency call-out duties as required.
• Responsible for a working knowledge and understanding of and make all efforts reasonable to work in accordance with and ensuring work is done in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation, EUSR rules, Alectra policies and procedures and safe work practices that apply to the work while adhering to the internal responsibility system. Reports any unsafe conditions or observed unsafe work practices using Alectra procedures.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other related duties which may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply

First consideration will be given to permanent employees in the PWU bargaining unit.

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by clicking on the button below.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Alectra will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs, to the point of undue hardship.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra.

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