3rd Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

KBL Environmental•Leduc, AB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 3rd Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic to support our growing operations in Leduc. As a Third Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice you will perform tasks in mechanical servicing, repair and maintenance of KBL’s fleet of heavy trucks and trailers. In this role, you’ll help keep our values alive — ensuring that as we scale, we continue to lead with care, connection, and community.

Requirements

Enrolled as a third year Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic
Experience working on Heavy on Road Trucks and Trailers, Side and End Dump.
Possession of valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
Strong communication skills
Self-motivator willing to work overtime if needed

Nice To Haves

Hot work considered an asset
Familiar with Peterbilt/ Western Start/Kenworth is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Work with Equipment Manager to schedule required servicing to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
Inspecting and diagnosing problems with heavy trucks and trailer equipment
Complete necessary repairs and required maintenance as per the scheduled servicing
Conducting preventative maintenance to ensure the safe operation of equipment
Accurate and timely completion of work orders, including time and parts per repair
Collaborating with other mechanics and technicians to solve complex problems
Have experience with highway units on operations and maintenance
Have computer skills to utilize equipment management programs and for completing equipment repair and maintenance logs
Welding non-structural and non-frame components on equipment
Grinding and cutting with grinder
Oxy acetylene torch use
General metal working
Keep tools clean and stored when not in use
Ensure parts are where they should be
Assist Service Manager with parts and inventory management
Adhere to Health and Safety Management System, be familiar with and follow all applicable safe work practices, safe operating procedures, and safety specifications detailed in equipment manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
Ensure that those persons assisting in the shop are also following applicable safe work standards
Communicate any unsafe conditions or incidents and near misses to the Logistics Coordinator in a timely manner