Heavy Duty Mechanic (Apprentice)
About The Position
Sunbelt Rentals is seeking an experienced Technician to perform preventive maintenance, advanced diagnostics, and complex repairs on equipment in the safest and most effective way possible to avoid downtime. The fleet primarily includes Aerial Work Platforms, general construction tools, and equipment. Specialty lines locations may also have large-scale power generators, pumps, HVAC systems, and oil/gas-related equipment. This role will be based in the shop but may require site calls and participation in an on-call rotation. Sunbelt Rentals is the fastest-growing rental business in Canada and offers significant opportunities for career advancement, including internal promotion and potential paths to shop foreman, operational/service manager, or branch leadership roles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous mechanic experience with similar diesel equipment and/or heavy equipment or specialty lines equipment (large-scale generators, pumps, HVAC or Oil & Gas equipment) strongly preferred.
- May need to provide mechanic’s tools of the trade.
- Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems & troubleshooting skills.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical systems & troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to be flexible with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Some trade school or equivalent training desired.
- A valid Red Seal (Heavy Duty) is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Performs advanced diagnostics on equipment.
- Makes complex repairs on equipment.
- Ensures repairs are done in the safest and most effective way possible to avoid downtime.
- May be required to attend site calls.
- May be required to participate in the on-call rotation.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits program
- RRSP matching program
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Prescription coverage
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Short & long-term disability coverage
- Safety boots reimburse program
- Tool allowance program
- $5200 tuition assistance grant
- Develop new skills for a career track in service of operation management
- Opportunity to become a shop foreman, operational/service manager and/or advance into branch leadership.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Enhanced Vacation Time based on Years of Service & 5 Paid Sick Days
- Leading wages
- Tuition Reimbursement
- RRSP Matching
- Tool and Boot Allowance
- Career development and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - US
- RRS Plan – CAN
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
